High prevalence of diverse forms of HIV-1 intersubtype recombinants in Central Myanmar

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Authors

Yutaka Takebe · National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Kazushi Motomura · AIDS and Clinical Immunology Research Center

Masashi Tatsumi · National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Hla Htut Lwin · AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria

Myint Zaw · AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria

Shigeru Kusagawa · AIDS and Clinical Immunology Research Center

Abstract

The study revealed the unique geographical hot spot in Central Myanmar where extensive recombination events appeared to be taking place continually. This reflects the presence of highly exposed individuals and social networks of HIV-1 transmission.

Topics & Keywords

HIV Research and Treatment HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: AIDS

Volume 17, Issue 14, pp. 2077-2087

DOI: 10.1097/00002030-200309260-00009

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