Distribución de subtipos y recombinantes del HIV: situación en la Argentina / Distribution of subtypes and recombinant of HIV: situation in Argentina
Medicina (B.Aires)
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61(6): 881-9, 2001. ilus, tab
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in Spanish
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RESUMO
Soon after HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was discovered, its characteristics level of diversity and variability was established. So far, within HIV-1 it is known that there exist 3 main groups, 9 subtypes and at least 12 recombinant forms. Not only does this diversity affect taxonomy, but also prophylaxis and therapy for HIV infection. Numerous studies worldwide have demonstrated the influence this variability has on both diagnosis and monitoring assays as well as on the pathogenesis of HIV infection. In Argentina, from the molecular point of view, the epidemic shows a complex pattern. HIV-1 subtypes B and F have been described as well as a recombinant B/F form. Epidemiology and molecular data suggest high percentage levels and a great diversity of these recombinant forms in the heterosexual population.
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Main subject:
Recombination, Genetic
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Genetic Variation
/
HIV
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Argentina
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Medicina (B.Aires)
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Buenos Aires/AR
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