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Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus-1 drug-resistant mutations among adults on first- and second-line antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited health facility in Busia County, Kenya.
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2020
Makwaga Olipher, Adhiambo Maureen, Mulama David Hughes, Muoma John, Adungo Ferdinard, Wanjiku Humphrey, Ongaya Asiko, Maitha Geoffrey Mutisya, Mwau Matilu
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: in Kenya, about 1.5 million people are living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Antiretroviral therapy aids in viral suppression. However, drug-resistance threaten the gains of the HIV infection control program. To determine the prevalence of HIV-1 drug-resistant mutations among adults on ARV therapy attending Khunyangu sub-county hospital in Busia County, Kenya, 50 blood samples were...
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