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Clinical and virological response to antiretroviral drugs among HIV patients on first-line treatment in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 14 Jul 2014
Mosha Fausta, Ledwaba Johanna, Ndugulile Faustine, Ng'ang'a Zipora, Nsubuga Peter, Morris Lynn, Kasubi Mabula, Swai Andrew, Vercauteren Jurgen, Vandamme Anne-Mieke
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: In Tanzania, the follow-up on antiretroviral therapy (ART) response is based on clinical outcomes. We investigated virological response and ARV resistance mutations in relation to clinical response in ARV-treated patients. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study of a cohort of 150 patients taking first-line ART in Dar-es-Salaam was conducted. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires and...
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