Unsafe sex among PLHIV creates new HIV strains in Uganda

September 2, 2010 Submitted by weziwe Country Zambia 0 Comments

A study of HIV-positive people in fishing communities on the shores of Lake Victoria in central Uganda has found that more than a quarter have “recombinant” viruses that might threaten both treatment and prevention efforts. A and D are the most common nationally but 29 percent of research participants had “recombinant” forms of HIV called A/D and D/A - evidence that re-infection has occurred. go →

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I been involved in the HIV/TB/GBV fight since 2003. I Joined the Key Correspondent team in 2008. I write about HIV/TB/GVB issues which affect people in my community.Due to my involvement in HIV/TB/GBV projects, I have noticed that children, women and the elderly need to be targeted deliberately for the fight against HIV/TB/GBV to be won. I have gained vast experience and my work has allowed me to write about people from different backgrounds. I love the work I do.

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