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article · The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Epidemic History and Iatrogenic Transmission of Blood-borne Viruses in Mid-20th Century Kinshasa

201623 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Iatrogenic transmission of HCV and HTLV-1 occurred in mid-20th century Kinshasa, at the same time and place HIV-1 emerged. Iatrogenic routes may have contributed to the early establishment of the pandemic.

Research topics

  • T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • HIV Research and Treatment

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DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiw009

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