| Literature DB >> 15995957 |
Davey M Smith1, Douglas D Richman, Susan J Little.
Abstract
Worldwide, 16 cases of HIV-1 superinfection in humans have been reported since 2002. Superinfection is defined as the reinfection of an individual who already has an established infection with a heterologous HIV strain. Controversy exists surrounding superinfection, because it has implications concerning our understanding of worldwide HIV diversity, individual immunity and disease progression, and vaccine development. Here, we review the current understanding of HIV superinfection.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15995957 DOI: 10.1086/431682
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect Dis ISSN: 0022-1899 Impact factor: 5.226