Chapter 3

HIV/AIDS Infection in the World With a Special Focus on Africa

C. Laurent PhD, 

C. Laurent PhD

Unit of Research 145 “VIH et Maladies Associées,” UMR IRD/UM1, Institute of Research for the Development (IRD), and Department of International Health, University of Montpellier BP 64501, 34394 Montpellier Cedex 5, France http://www.mpl.ird.fr

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M. Peeters PhD, 

M. Peeters PhD

Director

Unit of Research 145 “VIH et Maladies Associées,” UMR IRD/UM1, Institute of Research for the Development (IRD), and Department of International Health, University of Montpellier BP 64501, 34394 Montpellier Cedex 5, France http://www.mpl.ird.fr

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E. Delaporte MD, PhD, 

E. Delaporte MD, PhD

professor head

Unit of Research 145 “VIH et Maladies Associées,” UMR IRD/UM1, Institute of Research for the Development (IRD), and Department of International Health, University of Montpellier BP 64501, 34394 Montpellier Cedex 5, France http://www.mpl.ird.fr

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First published: 07 August 2006
https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470114209.ch3
Citations: 2

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Current State of the Epidemic

  • Molecular Epidemiology

  • Implication of HIV Variability on Pathogenesis, Treatment, Diagnosis, and Vaccine Development in Africa

  • Access to Treatment

  • Conclusion

  • References

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