Published in AIDS Weekly, September 13th, 2004
According to recent research from the United States, "There is increasing evidence that male or female genital tract represent a distinct replication compartment for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and that such compartments may serve as a virus reservoir."
"Forty-four paired plasma and vaginal samples from HIV-infected females undergoing HAART were collected to examine the viral responses to antiretroviral therapy and to assess the possible role of the vaginal tract as a reservoir for drug-resistant variants.
"Twenty-one females had detectable...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2004-09-13)
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