Origins of HIV and the AIDS pandemic
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) of humans is caused by two lentiviruses,
human immunodeficiency viruses types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2). Here, we describe the …
human immunodeficiency viruses types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2). Here, we describe the …
The early spread and epidemic ignition of HIV-1 in human populations
Thirty years after the discovery of HIV-1, the early transmission, dissemination, and
establishment of the virus in human populations remain unclear. Using statistical …
establishment of the virus in human populations remain unclear. Using statistical …
Island biogeography reveals the deep history of SIV
M Worobey, P Telfer, S Souquière, M Hunter… - Science, 2010 - science.org
Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) lineages have been identified that are endemic to
Bioko Island. The time the island formed offers a geological time scale calibration point for …
Bioko Island. The time the island formed offers a geological time scale calibration point for …
Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding disease emergence: the past, present, and future drivers of Nipah virus emergence
P Daszak, C Zambrana-Torrelio… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - National Acad Sciences
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) pose a significant threat to human health, economic
stability, and biodiversity. Despite this, the mechanisms underlying disease emergence are …
stability, and biodiversity. Despite this, the mechanisms underlying disease emergence are …
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) immunopathogenesis and vaccine development: a review
MP Girard, S Osmanov, OM Assossou, MP Kieny - Vaccine, 2011 - Elsevier
The development of a safe, effective and globally affordable HIV vaccine offers the best
hope for the future control of the HIV-1 pandemic. Since 1987, scores of candidate HIV-1 …
hope for the future control of the HIV-1 pandemic. Since 1987, scores of candidate HIV-1 …
Modelling of HIV prevention and treatment progress in five South African metropolitan districts
C Van Schalkwyk, RE Dorrington, T Seatlhodi… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Globally, large proportions of HIV-positive populations live in cities. The Fast-Track cities
project aims to advance progress toward elimination of HIV as a public health threat by …
project aims to advance progress toward elimination of HIV as a public health threat by …
Baby pangolins on my plate: possible lessons to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract The Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (JEET), throughout its 15 years of
existence, has tried to provide a respected outlet for scientific knowledge concerning the …
existence, has tried to provide a respected outlet for scientific knowledge concerning the …
Cross-species transmission of simian retroviruses: how and why they could lead to the emergence of new diseases in the human population
S Locatelli, M Peeters - Aids, 2012 - journals.lww.com
The HIV-1 group M epidemic illustrates the extraordinary impact and consequences
resulting from a single zoonotic transmission. Exposure to blood or other secretions of …
resulting from a single zoonotic transmission. Exposure to blood or other secretions of …
Male circumcision for HIV prevention: current evidence and implementation in sub-Saharan Africa
Heterosexual exposure accounts for most HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, and this
mode, as a proportion of new infections, is escalating globally. The scientific evidence …
mode, as a proportion of new infections, is escalating globally. The scientific evidence …