HIV-1 group O infection in Cameroon, 1986 to 1998.
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We report a survey of HIV-1 group O infection in Cameroon during 1986 to 1998. The prevalence of HIV-1/O decreased from 0.6% to 0.4%, while HIV-1/M increased from 19.2% to 31.5% from 1994 to 1998. We concluded that HIV-1/O infection is stable in Cameroon and may be declining slightly.
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HIV - 1 Group O Infection in Cameroon , 1986 – 1998
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001