Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a worldwide public health problem and,
although many of them are curable, they continue to be neglected, especially in areas with a …

The genetic background of Brazilians encompasses Amerindian, African, and European
components as a result of the colonization of an already Amerindian inhabited region by …

The interaction of HIV-1, human leukocyte antigen (HLA), and elite controllers (EC) compose
a still intricate triad. Elite controllers maintain a very low viral load and a normal CD4 count …

Currently available diagnostic assays for leptospirosis cannot differentiate vaccine from
infection serum antibody. Several leptospiral proteins that are upregulated during infection …

To identify the prevalence and risk factors for primary Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection in
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1-positive adult treatment-naïve patients between …

CCR5Δ32 and SDF1-3′ A polymorphisms were investigated in a cohort of viremia
controllers, without the use of therapy, along with their influence on CD4+ T lymphocytes …

Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection is characterized by high viral
replication and a decrease in CD4+ T cells (CD4+ TC), resulting in AIDS, which can lead to …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes a complete depletion of the immune system; it
has been a major health issue around the world since the 1980s, and due to the reduction of …

Central and eastern chimpanzees are infected with Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) in
the wild, typically without developing acute immunodeficiency. Yet the recent zoonotic …

Until the year 1500 CE, Brazil was inhabited only by Native Americans belonging to different
linguistic groups, distributed along the coast and hinterland of the country. This scenario …