Adaptive evolution in perinatal HIV-1.

The immune-viral dynamics of the transmission of HIV-1 from mother to child are poorly understood, despite 20 years of research. Here we review evidence that the maternal immune response against HIV-1 can select forms of the virus that evade immunity and when transmitted have negative consequences i...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pillay, T, Phillips, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005