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The reverse transcriptase (RT) mutation V118I is associated with virologic failure on abacavir-based antiretroviral treatment (ART) in HIV-1 infection.
Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases - 1 Jan 2004
Säberg Pär, Koppel Kristina, Bratt Göran, Fredriksson Eva Lena, Hejdeman Bo, Sitbon Gisela, Sandström Eric
Abstract excerpt
Antiviral efficacy and serum lipids were investigated following a switch from long-term successful protease inhibitor based antiretroviral treatment (PI-ART) to abacavir-based ART in 29 patients who have been followed for 28 months thereafter. Virologic failure occurred within 3 months in 21% (6/29) of the patients, and abacavir hypersensitivity in 1 individual. The remaining 22 patients continue to have HIV RNA...
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