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Non-drug-associated mutations different between plasma and vaginal HIV

Published in AIDS Weekly, September 13th, 2004

Non-drug-associated mutations are different between plasma and vaginal HIV.

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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