Detection and molecular characterization of urinary tract HIV-1 populations

Abstract Background Identification of all possible HIV reservoirs is an important aspect in HIV eradication efforts. The urinary tract has however not been well studied as a potential HIV reservoir. In this pilot study we molecularly characterized HIV-1 viruses in urine and plasma samples to investi...

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Main Authors: M. L. Mzingwane, G. Hunt, R. Lassauniere, M. Kalimashe, A. Bongwe, J. Ledwaba, R. E. Chaisson, N. Martinson, K. Richter, S. M. Bowyer, C. T. Tiemessen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12941-019-0326-9