Phylogenetic Inference of Vertical versus Horizontal HIV Transmission among Adolescents in Western Kenya
Brief description of study.
The purpose of this study is to identify methods to distinguish vertical and horizontal transmission of HIV infections among Kenyan adolescents 10-19 years of age via the following specific aims: 1) examine the feasibility of using phylogenetics to determine HIV infection through vertical versus horizontal transmission in adolescents, and 2) compare demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics of vertical and horizontal predicted-infection in HIV-infected adolescents and their mothers.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of this study is to identify methods to distinguish vertical and horizontal transmission of HIV infections among Kenyan adolescents 10-19 years of age via the following specific aims: 1) examine the feasibility of using phylogenetics to determine HIV infection through vertical versus horizontal transmission in adolescents, and 2) compare demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics of vertical and horizontal predicted-infection in HIV-infected adolescents and their mothers.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: HIV
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Age: 100 years or below
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Gender: All
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