Confirmation of putative HIV-1 group P in Cameroon
A Vallari, V Holzmayer, B Harris, J Yamaguchi… - Journal of …, 2011 - Am Soc Microbiol
A Vallari, V Holzmayer, B Harris, J Yamaguchi, C Ngansop, F Makamche, D Mbanya…
Journal of virology, 2011•Am Soc MicrobiolWe report the second human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belonging to the new HIV type 1
(HIV-1) group P lineage that is closely related to the simian immunodeficiency virus found in
gorillas. This virus was identified in an HIV-seropositive male hospital patient in Cameroon,
confirming that the group P virus is circulating in humans. Results from screening 1,736 HIV-
seropositive specimens collected in Cameroon indicate that HIV-1 group P infections are
rare, accounting for only 0.06% of HIV infections. Despite its rarity, group P shows evidence …
(HIV-1) group P lineage that is closely related to the simian immunodeficiency virus found in
gorillas. This virus was identified in an HIV-seropositive male hospital patient in Cameroon,
confirming that the group P virus is circulating in humans. Results from screening 1,736 HIV-
seropositive specimens collected in Cameroon indicate that HIV-1 group P infections are
rare, accounting for only 0.06% of HIV infections. Despite its rarity, group P shows evidence …
Abstract
We report the second human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belonging to the new HIV type 1 (HIV-1) group P lineage that is closely related to the simian immunodeficiency virus found in gorillas. This virus was identified in an HIV-seropositive male hospital patient in Cameroon, confirming that the group P virus is circulating in humans. Results from screening 1,736 HIV-seropositive specimens collected in Cameroon indicate that HIV-1 group P infections are rare, accounting for only 0.06% of HIV infections. Despite its rarity, group P shows evidence of adaptation to humans.
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