Short communication: Emergence of novel A/G recombinant HIV-1 strains in Argentina.

The predominant circulating HIV-1 strains in South America are subtype B and B/F recombinants with different distributions among countries. However, the emergence of other subtypes is a matter of concern and needs continuous monitoring. We identified three different A/G recombinants in Argentina, two of them in vertically infected children from unlinked mothers and one in an adult female.

Anterior placenta percreta: surgical approach, hemostasis and uterine repair.

Background: To describe an accurate approach, hemostatic procedures and uterine repair in patients with anterior placenta percreta.

Methods: A total of 68 patients with anterior placenta percreta were included. A large retrovesical and parametrial dissection was performed in all cases.