Frequency and implications of HIV superinfection
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Frequency and implications of HIV superinfection.
HIV superinfection occurs when an individual with HIV is infected with a new distinct HIV viral strain. Superinfection has been reported throughout the world, and studies have recorded incidence rates of 0-7·7% per year. Use of next-generation sequencing has improved detection of superinfection, which can be transmitted by injecting drug use and sexual intercourse. Superinfection might have inc...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1473-3099
DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(13)70066-5