Resistance testing: a primer for clinicians.

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The use of drug resistance testing to detect HIV mutation is examined. Common reverse transcriptase and protease gene mutations that have been linked to drug resistance are described; additional information can be found at two Internet addresses that have been provided. Genotypic tests are one method of testing resistance, but can only detect mutations that are prominent, and exist in at least 20 percent of...

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