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A reliable phenotype predictor for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtype C based on envelope V3 sequences.
(American Society for Microbiology., 2005)
In human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype B infections, the emergence of viruses able to use
CXCR4 as a coreceptor is well documented and associated with accelerated CD4 decline and disease progression.
However, ...
HIV/AIDS epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment.
(Elsevier., 2006)
The HIV-1 pandemic is a complex mix of diverse epidemics within and between countries and regions of the world,
and is undoubtedly the defining public-health crisis of our time. Research has deepened our understanding ...
HIV prevention and treatment research in sub-Saharan Africa: where are the adolescents?
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins., 2005)
No abstract available.
Enrolling adolescents in research on HIV and other sensitive Issues: lessons from South Africa.
(Plos., 2006)
The article discusses the challenge of enrolling adolescents in HIV studies in South Africa. It is practically impossible in some instances to seek parental consent or to determine who, if anyone, is the legal guardian to ...
Robust inference of positive selection from recombining coding sequences.
(Oxford University Press., 2006)
Motivation: Accurate detection of positive Darwinian selection can provide important insights to researchers investigating the evolution of pathogens. However, many pathogens (particularly viruses) undergo frequent ...
High prevalence of abnormal Pap smears among young women co-infected with HIV in rural South Africa – implications for cervical cancer screening policies in high HIV prevalence populations.
(South African Medical Association / Health & Medical Publications Group., 2006)
Objective. To establish the relationship between HIV infection and cervical dysplasia in young women in rural South Africa.
Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a primary health care clinic in Vulindlela, ...
Increasing burden of pulmonary tuberculosis in young women.
(South African Medical Association / Health & Medical Publications Group., 2006)
No abstract available.
TB treatment outcomes following directly-observed treatment at an urban outpatient specialist TB facility in South Africa.
(Sage., 2006)
The treatment of 450 consecutive new patients with pulmonary TB was evaluated to determine outcome following directly-observed treatment. In all,176 (39.1%) patients were cured, 23 (5.1%) completed treatment, 80 (17.8%) ...
Utilizing nucleic acid amplification to identify acute HIV infection.
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins., 2006)
No abstract available.