Human immunodeficiency virus 1 subtypes detected in Scottish blood donors

The aim of our study was to determine human immunodeficiency virus 1 subtypes in Scottish blood donors. We were able to document virus subtypes present in this population over a period of 19 years and examine associated risk factors where available. Subtype B was found to be the predominant cause of...

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Published in:Vox sanguinis 2009-02, Vol.96 (2), p.160-162
Main Authors: Davidson, F., Yirrell, D. L., Lycett, C., Petrik, J., Dow, B. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood & organ donations
Blood Donors
Female
HIV
HIV epidemiology
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HIV subtypes
HIV-1 - genetics
HIV-1 - isolation & purification
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus 1
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Scotland - epidemiology
Sexual Behavior
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Summary:The aim of our study was to determine human immunodeficiency virus 1 subtypes in Scottish blood donors. We were able to document virus subtypes present in this population over a period of 19 years and examine associated risk factors where available. Subtype B was found to be the predominant cause of human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection in Scottish blood donors with subtype C increasing in this population after 2002. Non‐B subtypes were found mainly in heterosexuals but also in all other risk categories with the exception of men having sex with men (MSM). Within Scotland there is an increase in transmission via heterosexual contact and the consequential introduction of non‐B subtypes.
ISSN:0042-9007
1423-0410
DOI:10.1111/j.1423-0410.2008.01123.x