Article
HIV-1 diversity in Romania.
AIDS (London, England) - 18 Jun 1998
Apetrei C, Necula A, Holm-Hansen C, Loussert-Ajaka I, Pandrea I, Cozmei C, Streinu-Cercel A, Pascu F R, Negut E, Molnar G, Duca M, Pecec M, Brun-Vézinet F, Simon F
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence and the dynamics of HIV-1 subtypes in Romanian adults and children, and to investigate the origins of the nosocomial epidemic. DESIGN: A total of 1000 serum and plasma samples, from adults (n = 579) and children (n = 421) who were diagnosed as being HIV-1-infected during 1990-1997 in 39 of the 41 Romanian districts, were serotyped. Viral DNA was isolated from blood samples...
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