Rate of decline of percentage CD4+ cells is faster in HIV-1 than in HIV-2 infection

Authors :: Jaffar, S.
Wilkins, A.
Ngom, P.T.
Sabally, S.
Corrah, T.
Bangali, J.E.
Rolfe, M.
Whittle, H.C.
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology. Dec 15, 1997, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p327, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: In Gambia, Africa, HIV-1 causes more sickness and death than HIV-2 even though HIV-2 is more widespread in this community. HIV-1 and HIV-2 are two different strains of HIV. In a study of 310 patients, those with HIV-1 had faster disease progression and faster decreases in immune system function.

Subjects :: HIV (Viruses)
HIV infection -- Development and progression
Health

ISSN :: 10779450
Volume :: 16
Issue :: 5
Database :: Gale General OneFile
Journal :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Publication Type :: Periodical
Accession number :: edsgcl.55591060

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