2001
Dynamics of SEN Virus Infection among Injection Drug Users
Wilson L, Umemura T, Astemborski J, Ray S, Alter H, Strathdee S, Vlahov D, Thomas D. Dynamics of SEN Virus Infection among Injection Drug Users. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2001, 184: 1315-1319. PMID: 11679921, DOI: 10.1086/324001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersSEN virusDrug usersSEN virus infectionSENV-H DNASENV-H infectionPosttransfusion hepatitisSENV infectionViral clearancePolymerase chain reactionViral persistenceClinical significanceVirus infectionInfectionSerum samplesChain reactionReinfectionVirusDNA virusesHepatitisClearance
2000
Short tandem repeat methodology for genotypic identification of single-person versus multi-person use of syringes
Shrestha S, Strathdee S, Brahmbhatt H, Farzadegan H, Vlahov D, Smith M. Short tandem repeat methodology for genotypic identification of single-person versus multi-person use of syringes. AIDS 2000, 14: 1507-1513. PMID: 10983637, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-200007280-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Diversification of Subtype E Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 env in Heterosexual Seroconverters from Northern Thailand
Wang Z, Lyles C, Beyrer C, Celentano D, Vlahov D, Natpratan C, Markham R, Khamboonruang C, Nelson K, Yu X. Diversification of Subtype E Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 env in Heterosexual Seroconverters from Northern Thailand. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1998, 178: 1507-1511. PMID: 9780276, DOI: 10.1086/314441.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-1 infectionAsymptomatic HIV-1-infected subjectsHIV-1 subtype EHIV-1-infected subjectsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 EnvSubtype E HIVC2-V3 regionHuman immunodeficiency virusHIV vaccine developmentInjection drug usersE HIVRecent seroconvertersImmunodeficiency virusSubtype ESeroconvertersHIV-1Drug usersVaccine developmentMolecular epidemiologyEnv sequencesInfectionEnvNorthern ThailandHIVBaltimore
1997
Comparison of PCR and hybrid capture methods for detection of human papillomavirus in injection drug-using women at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection
Shah K, Solomon L, Daniel R, Cohn S, Vlahov D. Comparison of PCR and hybrid capture methods for detection of human papillomavirus in injection drug-using women at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 1997, 35: 517-519. PMID: 9003632, PMCID: PMC229616, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.35.2.517-519.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman papillomavirusHybrid captureInjection drug-using womenHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionL1 consensus primersHIV-negative womenImmunodeficiency virus infectionPap smear abnormalitiesHuman immunodeficiency virusDrug-using womenHPV prevalencePositive womenSmear abnormalitiesImmunodeficiency virusViral loadHybrid capture methodVirus infectionHigh riskComparison of PCRLow specificityConsensus primersWomenPapillomavirusPCRInfection
1996
Detection of HIV-1 DNA in needle/syringes, paraphernalia, and washes from shooting galleries in Miami: a preliminary laboratory report.
Shah S, Shapshak P, Rivers J, Stewart R, Weatherby N, Xin K, Page J, Chitwood D, Mash D, Vlahov D, McCoy C. Detection of HIV-1 DNA in needle/syringes, paraphernalia, and washes from shooting galleries in Miami: a preliminary laboratory report. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1996, 11: 301-6. PMID: 8603266, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199603010-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeedles/syringesHIV-1 DNAInjection drug usersHIV-1 proteinsHIV-1Polymerase chain reactionClean needlesHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Immunodeficiency virus type 1Act of injectionVirus type 1Injection paraphernaliaPreliminary laboratory reportDrug usersShooting galleriesType 1Western blotReduction of riskEnvelope geneChain reactionGene DNAAntibodiesSyringesLaboratory reportsModification of behavior
1995
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 env and p17gag Sequence Variation in Polymerase Chain Reaction-Positive, Seronegative Injection Drug Users
Markham R, Yu X, Farzadegan H, Ray S, Vlahov D. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 env and p17gag Sequence Variation in Polymerase Chain Reaction-Positive, Seronegative Injection Drug Users. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1995, 171: 797-804. PMID: 7706805, DOI: 10.1093/infdis/171.4.797.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceBase SequenceCross-Sectional StudiesDNA, ViralFemaleGag Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency VirusGene Products, envGene Products, gagGenes, envGenes, gagGenetic VariationHIV AntigensHIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansMaleMolecular Sequence DataPhylogenyPolymerase Chain ReactionSequence AlignmentSequence Analysis, DNASubstance Abuse, IntravenousViral ProteinsConceptsSeronegative injection drug usersInjection drug usersDrug usersHuman Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 EnvCross-sectional studyPolymerase chainHIV-1 genesThird hypervariable regionAbility of virusesV3 loopMucosal surfacesIntersubject variationEnvelope regionInfected cellsAmino acid variationsEnvP17gagSeminal fluidVirusAcid variationsHypervariable regionInfectionDisease