The HIV epidemic in Zambia: socio-demographic prevalence patterns and indications of trends among childbearing women.

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Published in AIDS on March 01, 1997

Authors

K Fylkesnes1, R M Musonda, K Kasumba, Z Ndhlovu, F Mluanda, L Kaetano, C C Chipaila

Author Affiliations

1: Epidemiology and Research Unit, National AIDS, STD, TB & Leprosy Programme, Lusaka, Zambia.

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