HIV-1 Subtype Diversity in Morocco: Signals of Change and Implications for National Surveillance
This study provides updated insight into HIV-1 diversity in Morocco, showing a predominance of non-B subtypes, particularly CRF02_AG, and signals of increasing heterogeneity compared with reports from more than a decade ago that described subtype B predominance. These findings suggest a viral transition shaped in part by regional connectivity and highlight a gap in Morocco's HIV strategy, underscoring the need to implement nationwide molecular surveillance to inform future HIV control efforts.
Authors
- Ahmed Reggad
- Abdelilah Laraqui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1375-6021)
- Khalid Ennibi
- Bouchra El Mchichi
- Rachid Abi
- Idriss Lahlou Amine
- Hicham El Annaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4551-6479)
- M. Elqatni
- Safae Elkochri
- Nadia Touil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4183-7758)
- Elarbi Bouaiti
- Y Aadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4669-1907)
- Mohamed Rida Tagajdid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8352-4371)
- Maryam Ahmina
- Nada Lamrak
Institutions
- Mohammed V University (MA)
- Military Hospital (PK)
- Institut National d'Oncologie (MA)
- Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail (MA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Disease Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/idr17050128
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Université Mohammed V de Rabat