Genetic and phylogenetic evolution of HIV-1 in a low subtype heterogeneity epidemic: the Italian example

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) is classified into genetic groups, subtypes and sub-subtypes which show a specific geographic distribution pattern. The HIV-1 epidemic in Italy, as in most of the Western Countries, has traditionally affected the In...

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Main Authors: Tornesello Maria, Tagliamonte Maria, Buonaguro Luigi, Buonaguro Franco M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/4/1/34