Characterizing HIV-1 Genetic Subtypes and Drug Resistance Mutations among Children, Adolescents and Pregnant Women in Sierra Leone
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug resistance (HIVDR) is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, and laboratory testing capacity remains limited. We, therefore, used a cross-sectional design and convenience sampling to characterize HIV subtypes...
Main Authors: | George A. Yendewa, Sulaiman Lakoh, Sahr A. Yendewa, Khadijah Bangura, Andrés Tabernilla, Lucia Patiño, Darlinda F. Jiba, Alren O. Vandy, Samuel P. Massaquoi, Nuno S. Osório, Gibrilla F. Deen, Foday Sahr, Robert A. Salata, Eva Poveda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/9/1314 |
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