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Susan Allen

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1 New heterosexually transmitted HIV infections in married or cohabiting couples in urban Zambia and Rwanda: an analysis of survey and clinical data. Lancet 2008 11.20
2 Envelope-constrained neutralization-sensitive HIV-1 after heterosexual transmission. Science 2004 8.60
3 Deciphering human immunodeficiency virus type 1 transmission and early envelope diversification by single-genome amplification and sequencing. J Virol 2008 7.54
4 Genetic identity, biological phenotype, and evolutionary pathways of transmitted/founder viruses in acute and early HIV-1 infection. J Exp Med 2009 7.01
5 Genetic and neutralization properties of subtype C human immunodeficiency virus type 1 molecular env clones from acute and early heterosexually acquired infections in Southern Africa. J Virol 2006 5.25
6 Antigenic conservation and immunogenicity of the HIV coreceptor binding site. J Exp Med 2005 4.68
7 Adaptation of HIV-1 to human leukocyte antigen class I. Nature 2009 4.24
8 Daily acyclovir for HIV-1 disease progression in people dually infected with HIV-1 and herpes simplex virus type 2: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2010 4.23
9 Regional differences in prevalence of HIV-1 discordance in Africa and enrollment of HIV-1 discordant couples into an HIV-1 prevention trial. PLoS One 2008 3.94
10 Escape and compensation from early HLA-B57-mediated cytotoxic T-lymphocyte pressure on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 Gag alter capsid interactions with cyclophilin A. J Virol 2007 3.93
11 Compensatory mutation partially restores fitness and delays reversion of escape mutation within the immunodominant HLA-B*5703-restricted Gag epitope in chronic human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection. J Virol 2007 3.78
12 Characteristics of HIV-1 discordant couples enrolled in a trial of HSV-2 suppression to reduce HIV-1 transmission: the partners study. PLoS One 2009 3.66
13 Molecular epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 transmission in a heterosexual cohort of discordant couples in Zambia. J Virol 2002 3.58
14 Hierarchical targeting of subtype C human immunodeficiency virus type 1 proteins by CD8+ T cells: correlation with viral load. J Virol 2004 3.28
15 Investigating the utility of the HIV-1 BED capture enzyme immunoassay using cross-sectional and longitudinal seroconverter specimens from Africa. AIDS 2007 3.26
16 Transmission of HIV-1 Gag immune escape mutations is associated with reduced viral load in linked recipients. J Exp Med 2008 3.20
17 Evidence for potent autologous neutralizing antibody titers and compact envelopes in early infection with subtype C human immunodeficiency virus type 1. J Virol 2006 2.41
18 Evolution of HLA-B*5703 HIV-1 escape mutations in HLA-B*5703-positive individuals and their transmission recipients. J Exp Med 2009 2.39
19 Favorable and unfavorable HLA class I alleles and haplotypes in Zambians predominantly infected with clade C human immunodeficiency virus type 1. J Virol 2002 2.38
20 CLSI-derived hematology and biochemistry reference intervals for healthy adults in eastern and southern Africa. PLoS One 2009 2.37
21 Role of V1V2 and other human immunodeficiency virus type 1 envelope domains in resistance to autologous neutralization during clade C infection. J Virol 2006 2.34
22 Syphilis treatment response among HIV-discordant couples in Zambia and Rwanda. Clin Infect Dis 2013 2.22
23 Evolution of couples' voluntary counseling and testing for HIV in Lusaka, Zambia. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2008 2.17
24 Attitudes towards couples-based HIV testing among MSM in three US cities. AIDS Behav 2011 2.09
25 Transmitted HIV type 1 drug resistance among individuals with recent HIV infection in East and Southern Africa. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2010 2.05
26 Contraception among HIV concordant and discordant couples in Zambia: a randomized controlled trial. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2007 1.82
27 Codon usage optimization of HIV type 1 subtype C gag, pol, env, and nef genes: in vitro expression and immune responses in DNA-vaccinated mice. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2003 1.73
28 Safety and immunogenicity study of Multiclade HIV-1 adenoviral vector vaccine alone or as boost following a multiclade HIV-1 DNA vaccine in Africa. PLoS One 2010 1.71
29 Unique mutational patterns in the envelope alpha 2 amphipathic helix and acquisition of length in gp120 hypervariable domains are associated with resistance to autologous neutralization of subtype C human immunodeficiency virus type 1. J Virol 2007 1.70
30 Enrollment and retention of HIV discordant couples in Lusaka, Zambia. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2008 1.61
31 Indeterminate and discrepant rapid HIV test results in couples' HIV testing and counselling centres in Africa. J Int AIDS Soc 2011 1.55
32 Human leukocyte antigen B58 supertype and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection in native Africans. J Virol 2006 1.52
33 Novel and promiscuous CTL epitopes in conserved regions of Gag targeted by individuals with early subtype C HIV type 1 infection from southern Africa. J Immunol 2004 1.50
34 The B cell response is redundant and highly focused on V1V2 during early subtype C infection in a Zambian seroconverter. J Virol 2010 1.49
35 Heterosexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtype C: Macrophage tropism, alternative coreceptor use, and the molecular anatomy of CCR5 utilization. J Virol 2009 1.40
36 HLA allele sharing and HIV type 1 viremia in seroconverting Zambians with known transmitting partners. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2004 1.37
37 Human leukocyte antigen class I genotypes in relation to heterosexual HIV type 1 transmission within discordant couples. J Immunol 2008 1.36
38 Knowledge, use, and concerns about contraceptive methods among sero-discordant couples in Rwanda and Zambia. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2009 1.35
39 A randomized controlled trial to promote long-term contraceptive use among HIV-serodiscordant and concordant positive couples in Zambia. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2011 1.30
40 Role of donor genital tract HIV-1 diversity in the transmission bottleneck. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2011 1.30
41 Influence network effectiveness in promoting couples' HIV voluntary counseling and testing in Kigali, Rwanda. AIDS 2012 1.25
42 Donor and recipient envs from heterosexual human immunodeficiency virus subtype C transmission pairs require high receptor levels for entry. J Virol 2010 1.21
43 Safety and acceptability of couples HIV testing and counseling for US men who have sex with men: a randomized prevention study. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 2013 1.18
44 Molecular identification, cloning and characterization of transmitted/founder HIV-1 subtype A, D and A/D infectious molecular clones. Virology 2012 1.18
45 Promotion of couples' voluntary HIV counselling and testing in Lusaka, Zambia by influence network leaders and agents. BMJ Open 2012 1.13
46 Predictors of HIV serostatus among HIV discordant couples in Lusaka, Zambia and female antenatal clinic attendants in Kigali, Rwanda. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2005 1.09
47 The prevalence of undiagnosed HIV serodiscordance among male couples presenting for HIV testing. Arch Sex Behav 2014 1.09
48 Novel approach for differential diagnosis of HIV infections in the face of vaccine-generated antibodies: utility for detection of diverse HIV-1 subtypes. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2006 1.07
49 Cumulative impact of host and viral factors on HIV-1 viral-load control during early infection. J Virol 2012 1.07
50 Factors explaining children's responses to intravenous needle insertions. Nurs Res 2010 1.06
51 The complexity of implementing culture change practices in nursing homes. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2010 1.04
52 Viral dynamics and CD4+ T cell counts in subtype C human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected individuals from southern Africa. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2005 1.03
53 Nonpathogenic simian immunodeficiency virus infection of sooty mangabeys is not associated with high levels of autologous neutralizing antibodies. J Virol 2010 1.01
54 Disparate associations of HLA class I markers with HIV-1 acquisition and control of viremia in an African population. PLoS One 2011 1.01
55 Impact of a functional KIR2DS4 allele on heterosexual HIV-1 transmission among discordant Zambian couples. J Infect Dis 2011 1.01
56 Prevalence of seroconversion symptoms and relationship to set-point viral load: findings from a subtype C epidemic, 1995-2009. AIDS 2012 1.00
57 Failure of a novel, rapid antigen and antibody combination test to detect antigen-positive HIV infection in African adults with early HIV infection. PLoS One 2012 1.00
58 The hypervariable HIV-1 capsid protein residues comprise HLA-driven CD8+ T-cell escape mutations and covarying HLA-independent polymorphisms. J Virol 2010 1.00
59 Racial and ethnic differences in use of assistive devices for mobility: effect modification by age. J Aging Health 2006 0.99
60 Human leukocyte antigens and HIV type 1 viral load in early and chronic infection: predominance of evolving relationships. PLoS One 2010 0.98
61 The relationship between alcohol consumption and unprotected sex among known HIV-discordant couples in Rwanda and Zambia. AIDS Behav 2007 0.96
62 Impact of long-term contraceptive promotion on incident pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial among HIV-positive couples in Lusaka, Zambia. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2013 0.95
63 Human leukocyte antigen variants B*44 and B*57 are consistently favorable during two distinct phases of primary HIV-1 infection in sub-Saharan Africans with several viral subtypes. J Virol 2011 0.94
64 Association of chemokine receptor gene (CCR2-CCR5) haplotypes with acquisition and control of HIV-1 infection in Zambians. Retrovirology 2011 0.93
65 Impact of Parent-Provided Distraction on Child Responses to an IV Insertion. Child Health Care 2010 0.93
66 Local residents trained as 'influence agents' most effective in persuading African couples on HIV counseling and testing. Health Aff (Millwood) 2011 0.92
67 The influence of informed consent content on study participants' contraceptive knowledge and concerns. Stud Fam Plann 2010 0.92
68 Contraceptive discontinuation and switching among couples receiving integrated HIV and family planning services in Lusaka, Zambia. AIDS 2013 0.89
69 HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles and haplotypes in Zambian couples and their associations with heterosexual transmission of HIV type 1. J Infect Dis 2004 0.89
70 Medical and psychosocial aspects of fertility after cancer. Cancer J 2009 0.89
71 Use of complementary therapies during chemotherapy: influence of patients' satisfaction with treatment decision making and the treating oncologist. Integr Cancer Ther 2006 0.89
72 Group M-based HIV-1 Gag peptides are frequently targeted by T cells in chronically infected US and Zambian patients. AIDS 2006 0.88
73 Unintended pregnancy among HIV positive couples receiving integrated HIV counseling, testing, and family planning services in Zambia. PLoS One 2013 0.88
74 Wheelchair users at home: few home modifications and many injurious falls. Am J Public Health 2002 0.88
75 Is the Vpr R77Q mutation associated with long-term non-progression of HIV infection? AIDS 2004 0.88
76 Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among HIV discordant partners using interferon gamma release assays. BMC Infect Dis 2011 0.87
77 Perspectives on use of mobility aids in a diverse population of seniors: implications for intervention. Disabil Health J 2009 0.86
78 Subtype-specific conservation of isoleucine 309 in the envelope V3 domain is linked to immune evasion in subtype C HIV-1 infection. Virology 2010 0.85
79 HLA-B*57 versus HLA-B*81 in HIV-1 infection: slow and steady wins the race? J Virol 2013 0.85
80 HLA-B signal peptide polymorphism influences the rate of HIV-1 acquisition but not viral load. J Infect Dis 2012 0.83
81 HIV-Selectest enzyme immunoassay and rapid test: ability to detect seroconversion following HIV-1 infection. J Clin Microbiol 2009 0.82
82 Real-time PCR quantitation of subtype C HIV DNA in a Zambian discordant couple cohort. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2006 0.82
83 Project Eban: a giant step forward. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2008 0.81
84 A gp41-based heteroduplex mobility assay provides rapid and accurate assessment of intrasubtype epidemiological linkage in HIV type 1 heterosexual transmission Pairs. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2012 0.80
85 Host genetics and viral load in primary HIV-1 infection: clear evidence for gene by sex interactions. Hum Genet 2014 0.79
86 Repeat mammography screening among unmarried women with and without a disability. Womens Health Issues 2009 0.79
87 Implementation and Operational Research: Evolution of Couples' Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV in Rwanda: From Research to Public Health Practice. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2016 0.78
88 Hormonal Contraception, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Risk of HIV Disease Progression Among Zambian Women. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2016 0.76
89 Matching doses of distraction with child risk for distress during a medical procedure: a randomized clinical trial. Nurs Res 2014 0.76
90 Pregnancy and HIV disease progression in an early infection cohort from five African countries. Epidemiology 2016 0.75
91 Predictors of first follow-up HIV testing for couples' voluntary HIV counseling and testing in Ndola, Zambia. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2014 0.75
92 Susan Allen: confronting HIV in Africa. Interview by Hema Bashyam. J Exp Med 2008 0.75
93 Reply to Yang et al. Clin Infect Dis 2013 0.75
94 Workforce demand forecaster tool: health human resources' recruitment crystal ball? Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont) 2010 0.75
95 Rare and new V3 loop variants in HIV-1-positive long-term non-progressors from Rwanda. AIDS 2002 0.75
96 A novel 24-base pair deletion in the coding region of CCR5 in an African population. AIDS 2007 0.75
97 Pseudo-obstruction due to foreign body: importance of good physical examination. J Am Geriatr Soc 2008 0.75