Higher levels of Zidovudine resistant HIV in the colon compared to blood and other gastrointestinal compartments in HIV infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) is the largest lymphoid organ infected by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). It serves as a viral reservoir and host-pathogen interface in infection. This study examined whether dif...

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Main Authors: van Marle Guido, Church Deirdre L, Nunweiler Kali D, Cannon Kris, Wainberg Mark A, Gill M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/74