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  • Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Surveillance among Treatment-Naive Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1-Infected Individuals in Angola
    Publication . Bartolo, Ines; Rocha, Cheila; Bartolomeu, Jose; Gama, Antonio; Fonseca, Marlene; Mendes, Ana; Cristina, Filipa; Thamm, Sven; Epalanga, Marta; Silva, Patricia Cavaco; Taveira, Nuno
    The prevalence of transmitted human immunodeficiency virus type 1 drug resistance in Angola in 2001 in 196 untreated patients was investigated. All subtypes were detected, along with unclassifiable and complex recombinant strains. Numerous new polymorphis. - Fundacao GlaxoSmithKline das Ciencias da Saude and Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, Portugal [PTDC/SAU-FCF/67673/2006]; Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, Portugal. - This work was supported by grants from Fundacao GlaxoSmithKline das Ciencias da Saude and Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, Portugal (PTDC/SAU-FCF/67673/2006). Ines Bartolo and Cheila Rocha are supported by Ph. D. grants from Fundacao para a Ciencia e
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  • Highly divergent subtypes and new recombinant forms prevail in the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Angola
    Publication . Bartolo, Ines; Rocha, Cheila; Bartolomeu, Jose; Gama, Antonio; Marcelino, Rute; Fonseca, Marlene; Mendes, Ana; Epalanga, Marta; Silva, Patricia Cavaco; Taveira, Nuno
    Angola, located in South-Western Africa, has a remarkably low HIV/AIDS prevalence in the adult population (3.7%). It is bordered in the North by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Republic of Congo that are at the origin of human HIV-1 infections.
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  • HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Transmitted Drug Resistance in Health Care Settings in Maputo, Mozambique
    Publication . Bartolo, Ines; Casanovas, Jose; Bastos, Rui; Rocha, Cheila; Abecasis, Ana B.; Folgosa, Elena; Mondlane, Jose; Manuel, Rolanda; Taveira, Nuno
    Objectives: To characterize HIV-1 diversity and transmitted drug resistance in persons with access to care and treatment in Maputo, Mozambique. Methods: Samples were collected in 2002-2004 from 144 drugnaive patients attending public hospitals and private. - Fundacao para a Ciencia c Tecnologia, Portugal [PSIDA/ESP/49699]. - Supported by Fundacao para a Ciencia c Tecnologia, Portugal (project PSIDA/ESP/49699). I.B., C.R., and A.B.A. are Supported by PhD grants from Fundacao para a Ciencia e Teenologia.
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  • Rapid clinical progression to AIDS and death in a persistently seronegative HIV-1 infected heterosexual young man
    Publication . Bartolo, Ines; Camacho, Ricardo; Barroso, Helena; Bezerra, Victor; Taveira, Nuno
    Seronegative HIV-1 infection has important implications for diagnosis and prevention. We describe a case of HIV-1 infection without sero-conversion and fast progression to AIDS and death. Genetic and phylogenetic analysis indicated that the patient was in. - Comissao Nacional de Luta Contra a SIDA, Portugal [CRIA-CR3751]. - The clinical and laboratorial contributions of Manuela Mana and Sandra Bento for the early identification and study of these patients are gratefully acknowledged. Author's contributions: N.T, R.C., and VB. designed the research. N.T, R.C., V.B., I.B. and
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