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"Dynamic range" of inferred phenotypic HIV drug resistance values in clinical practice.
PloS one - 24 Feb 2011
Swenson Luke C, Pollock Graham, Wynhoven Brian, Mo Theresa, Dong Winnie, Hogg Robert S, Montaner Julio S G, Harrigan P Richard
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 'Virtual' or inferred phenotypes (vPhenotypes) are commonly used to assess resistance to antiretroviral agents in patients failing therapy. In this study, we provide a clinical context for understanding vPhenotype values. METHODS: All HIV-infected persons enrolled in the British Columbia Drug Treatment Program with a baseline plasma viral load (pVL) and follow-up genotypic resistance and pVL results...
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