<it>Trypanosoma cruzi </it>(Chagas' disease agent) reduces HIV-1 replication in human placenta

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several factors determine the risk of HIV mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), such as coinfections in placentas from HIV-1 positive mothers with other pathogens. Chagas' disease is one of the most endemic zoonoses in Latin Amer...

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Main Authors: Cappa Stella, Elissondo Natalia, Donato Ana, Parodi Laura, Celentano Ana, Andreani Guadalupe, Solana María, Dolcini Guillermina, Giavedoni Luis, Peralta Liliana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/5/1/53