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Subtype B isolates of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 detected in Australia.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - 1 Mar 1996
Dwyer D E, Ge Y C, Bolton W V, Wang B, Cunningham A L, Saksena N K
Abstract excerpt
The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) can be subtyped on the basis of nucleotide sequence variability. Knowledge of circulating HIV-1 genotypes or subtypes allows understanding of the origin and spread of HIV-1 in different geographical regions, and is required for rational vaccine development. A study was undertaken to determine the predominant HIV-1 subtype in Australia. Part of the HIV-1 envelope...
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