Characterizing HIV-1 Genetic Subtypes and Drug Resistance Mutations among Children, Adolescents and Pregnant Women in Sierra Leone

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...

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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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
HIV
drug resistance
children
adolescents
pregnant women
resource-limited settings
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/9/1314

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