Abstract
We assessed the effect of lower genital tract infections on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA shedding in the female genital tract. Bacterial vaginosis was significantly associated with HIV-1 RNA expression in the female genital tract of HIV-infected women.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
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Female
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Genitalia, Female / virology
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HIV Infections / complications*
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HIV Infections / drug therapy
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HIV Infections / virology*
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HIV-1 / genetics
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HIV-1 / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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RNA, Viral / genetics
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RNA, Viral / isolation & purification*
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Vaginal Smears
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Vaginosis, Bacterial / complications*