Author:Meyers, A; Chakauya, E; Shepard, E; Tanzer, FL; Lynch, A; Williamson, A; Rybicki, EPDate:23 Jun 2008Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) has infected more than 40 million people worldwide, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. The high prevalence of HIV-1 subtype C in southern Africa necessitates the development of cheap, effective vaccines. ...Read more
Author:Ramjee, G; Williams, B; Gouws, E; Van Dyck, E; De Deken, B; Karim, SADate:01 Jul 2005This study investigated the impact of prevalent and incident HSV-2 infection on the incidence of HIV-1 infection in a cohort of female commercial sex workers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Prior to a vaginal microbicide trial, 416 women were ...Read more
Author:Gilgen, D; Williams, BG; MacPhail, C; Van Dam, CJ; Campbell, C; Ballard, RC; Taljaard, DDate:Sep 2001This paper presents the results of a cross-sectional biomedical and social survey, conducted in a major gold mining centre with a high prevalence of HIV infection. It also provides the baseline data for a comprehensive intervention programme. ...Read more
Author:Manoto, Sello L; Lugongolo, Masixole Y; Govender, Ureshnie; Mthunzi-Kufa, PatienceDate:Mar 2018Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a global health problem. Early diagnosis, rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation and monitoring of viral load are the key strategies for effective HIV management. Many people in resource limited ...Read more
Author:London, GM; Khati, M; Mayosi, BDate:Oct 2014Compounds that have been used to prevent human immunodeficiency virus type-I (HIV-1) infections include synthetic chemicals, plant extras and monoclonal antibodies. Although most of these compounds have potent antiviral activity, they often ...Read more
Author:Mathebula, NS; Pillay, J; Toschi, G; Verschoor, JA; Ozoemena, KIDate:2009Electrochemical impedimetric recognition by anti-mycolic acid antibodies, present in tuberculosis (TB)-positive human serum co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), of mycolic acids (MA) integrated into a self-assembled monolayer ...Read more