HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Immunology
Study results from Rush University, Department of Immunology update understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection immunology
Published in AIDS Weekly, December 17th, 2007
Data detailed in 'Human cytomegalovirus and human immunodeficiency virus type-1 co-infection in human cervical tissue' have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infect the female genital tract. A human cervical explant model was developed to study single and dual infection by these viruses in the genital compartment."
"An HCMV strain expressing green fluorescent protein, and two clinical HCMV strains produced peak viral DNA copies at 14 to 21 days post-infection. Peak levels of HIV-1(Ba-L) p24 antigen occurred at 7 days post-infection. HIV-1(Ba-L) appeared to enhance...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2007-12-17)
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