Prevalence of different HIV-1 subtypes in sexual transmission in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Sexual transmission has become the primary route of HIV transmission in China. Therefore, a comprehensive overview of HIV-1 subtype distribution is necessary for the prevention and control of the HIV epidemic. The present study aimed to provide a comprehensive prevalence estimate of different HIV-1 subtypes in sexual transmission in China. We conducted a systematic literature review for studies of HIV-1 subtypes in English and Chinese through several databases. Eligible articles were screened and selected by two authors independently. Random-effects model were applied to calculate the pooled prevalence of different HIV-1 subtypes, and subgroup analyses examined prevalence estimates across time, locations, and populations. A total of 130 eligible studies were identified, including 18 752 su

SUBMITTER: Yuan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9150594 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature