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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>In order to evaluate the distribution of genetic subtypes and epidemiological feature of HIV-1 circulating strains in Fujian province.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Blood samples and epidemiological data were collected from 104 newly infected patients who were distinguished by BED-CEIA methodology, during 2011-2012. Viral sequences(n = 81) of HIV-1 gag, env, and pol segments were amplified by nested PCR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Subtypes B and four Circulating Recombinant Forms, (CRF01_AE, CRF07_BC, CRF08_BC and CRF55_01B) were found in the samples, CRF01_AE(45.68%)and CRF07_BC(35.80%) were the two main HIV-1 strains in Fujian province. Compared with previous data, the proportion of CRF07_BC rose significantly while it gradually decreased in CRF01_AE. Heterosexual contact was still the principal transmission route in Fujian province, but the number of infection among men-who-have-sex-with- men grew rapidly.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Results from this study suggested that different subtypes of HIV-1 strain existed in Fujian province. The distribution of subtypes and the mode of transmission were changing with the progress of epidemic. Dynamic monitoring of the molecular epidemiology trends of HIV-1 infection should be enhanced.</p>
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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , China , Epidemiology , Genotype , HIV Infections , Epidemiology , HIV-1 , Classification , Genetics , Molecular EpidemiologyABSTRACT
Objective In order to evaluate the distribution of genetic subtypes and epidemiological feature of HIV-1 circulating strains in Fujian province. Methods Blood samples and epidemiological data were collected from 104 newly infected patients who were distinguished by BED-CEIA methodology,during 2011-2012. Viral sequences (n=81) of HIV-1 gag,env,and pol segments were amplified by nested PCR. Results Subtypes B and four Circulating Recombinant Forms,(CRF01_AE,CRF07_BC,CRF08_BC and CRF55_01B) were found in the samples, CRF01_AE(45.68%)and CRF07_BC(35.80%)were the two main HIV-1 strains in Fujian province. Compared with previous data,the proportion of CRF07_BC rose significantly while it gradually decreased in CRF01_AE. Heterosexual contact was still the principal transmission route in Fujian province, but the number of infection among men-who-have-sex-with- men grew rapidly. Conclusion Results from this study suggested that different subtypes of HIV-1 strain existed in Fujian province. The distribution of subtypes and the mode of transmission were changing with the progress of epidemic. Dynamic monitoring of the molecular epidemiology trends of HIV-1 infection should be enhanced.
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Objective In order to evaluate the distribution of genetic subtypes and epidemiological feature of HIV-1 circulating strains in Fujian province. Methods Blood samples and epidemiological data were collected from 104 newly infected patients who were distinguished by BED-CEIA methodology,during 2011-2012. Viral sequences (n=81) of HIV-1 gag,env,and pol segments were amplified by nested PCR. Results Subtypes B and four Circulating Recombinant Forms,(CRF01_AE,CRF07_BC,CRF08_BC and CRF55_01B) were found in the samples, CRF01_AE(45.68%)and CRF07_BC(35.80%)were the two main HIV-1 strains in Fujian province. Compared with previous data,the proportion of CRF07_BC rose significantly while it gradually decreased in CRF01_AE. Heterosexual contact was still the principal transmission route in Fujian province, but the number of infection among men-who-have-sex-with- men grew rapidly. Conclusion Results from this study suggested that different subtypes of HIV-1 strain existed in Fujian province. The distribution of subtypes and the mode of transmission were changing with the progress of epidemic. Dynamic monitoring of the molecular epidemiology trends of HIV-1 infection should be enhanced.