A predominance of R5-like HIV genotypes in vaginal secretions is associated with elevated plasma HIV-1 RNA levels and the absence of anti-retroviral therapy
<p>Abstract</p> <p>HIV expressed in genital secretions provides the inoculum from which transmitting variants are selected, both in sexual transmission and mother-to-infant transmission during partuition. Characterization of HIV levels and genotypes found in vaginal secretions and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-07-01
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| Series: | Virology Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/87 |