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HIV/AIDS GBV-C Coinfection
Prevalence of Gb virus C in perinatally HIV-infected children is small
August 18th, 2005
The prevalence of Gb virus C in perinatally HIV-infected children is small. "GB virus C (GBV-C) infection occurs in 20-40% of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults, and coinfection is associated with improved HIV disease outcome. "To determine the prevalence of GBV-C infection in children who were perinatally infected with HIV, we conducted a cross-sectional prevalence survey in a cohort of perinatally infected HIV-positive children selected from a large, multicenter observational protocol," investigators in the United States report. "A blood specimen was obtained and tested for GBV-C viremia with the use of a...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-08-18)
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