The origin and evolutionary history of HIV-1 subtype C in Senegal.

BACKGROUND: The classification of HIV-1 strains in subtypes and Circulating Recombinant Forms (CRFs) has helped in tracking the course of the HIV pandemic. In Senegal, which is located at the tip of West Africa, CRF02_AG predominates in the general population and Female Sex Workers (FSWs). In contra...

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Main Authors: Matthieu Jung, Nafissatou Leye, Nicole Vidal, Denis Fargette, Halimatou Diop, Coumba Toure Kane, Olivier Gascuel, Martine Peeters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3314668?pdf=render