Abstract
We describe an outbreak of subtype G among injecting drug users (IDU) in northern Italy newly infected with HIV. We analysed pol gene sequences from samples of 139 individuals from different risk groups. Non-B subtypes were more frequently detected among IDU than in homosexual or heterosexual contacts. All G subtypes but one were found among IDU. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that the outbreak was of monophyletic origin and was caused by HIV-1 strains similar to those from western Africa.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 1213-1215 |
Numero di pagine | 3 |
Rivista | AIDS |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2007 |
Keywords
- HIV
- Subtype G