Abstract
The genetic subtypes of HIV-1 circulating in northern Kenya have not been characterized. Here we report the partial sequencing and analysis of samples collected in the years 2003 and 2004 from 72 HIV-1-positive patients in northern Kenya, which borders Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. From the analysis of partial env sequences, it was determined that 50% were subtype A, 39% subtype C, and 11% subtype D. This shows that in the northern border region of Kenya subtypes A and C are the dominant HIV-1 subtypes in circulation. Ethiopia is dominated mainly by HIV-1 subtype C, which incidentally is the dominant subtype in the town of Moyale, which borders Ethiopia. These results show that cross-border movements play an important role in the circulation of subtypes in Northern Kenya.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Genes, env / genetics
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HIV Envelope Protein gp41 / genetics
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HIV Infections / epidemiology*
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HIV-1 / genetics*
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Humans
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Kenya / epidemiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Phylogeny
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Species Specificity
Substances
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HIV Envelope Protein gp41
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