Viral and immunological factors associated with breast milk transmission of SIV in rhesus macaques

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The viral and host factors involved in transmission of HIV through breastfeeding are largely unknown, and intervention strategies are urgently needed to protect at-risk populations. To evaluate the viral and immunological factors dir...

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Main Authors: Fresh Lynn, Lacour Nedra, Rychert Jenna, Amedee Angela M, Ratterree Marion
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-07-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/1/1/17