Article
Improved virological outcome in White patients infected with HIV-1 non-B subtypes compared to subtype B.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 1 Dec 2011
Scherrer Alexandra U, Ledergerber Bruno, von Wyl Viktor, Böni Jürg, Yerly Sabine, Klimkait Thomas, Bürgisser Philippe, Rauch Andri, Hirschel Bernard, Cavassini Matthias, Elzi Luigia, Vernazza Pietro L, Bernasconi Enos, Held Leonhard, Günthard Huldrych F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral compounds have been predominantly studied in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype B, but only ~10% of infections worldwide are caused by this subtype. The analysis of the impact of different HIV subtypes on treatment outcome is important. METHODS: The effect of HIV-1 subtype B and non-B on the time to virological failure while taking combination antiretroviral therapy...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- CD4 Lymphocyte Count
- Cohort Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
