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Evaluation of archived drug resistance mutations in HIV-1 DNA among vertically infected adolescents under antiretroviral treatment in Cameroon: Findings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HIV medicine - 1 Jun 2023
Ka'e Aude Christelle, Fokam Joseph, Togna Pabo Willy Le Roi, Nanfack Aubin, Ngoufack Jagni Semengue Ezechiel, Bouba Yagai, Nka Alex Durand, Tetang Suzie, Beloumou Grace, Takou Desire, Chenwi Collins, Tommo Tchouaket Michel Carlos, Abba Aissatou, Djupsa Sandrine, Sosso Samuel Martin, Pamen Nounouce Bouba, Otshudiema John O, Boum Yap, Colizzi Vittorio, Ndjolo Alexis, Perno Carlo-Federico, Ceccherini-Silberstein Francesca, Santoro Maria M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: With the success of antiretroviral therapy (ART), children born with HIV are more likely to reach adolescence. However, frequent non-adherence to ART in adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) leads to viral replication. Notably, a viraemic infection might lead to archived drug resistance mutations (ADRMs). Hence, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we aimed to compare the patterns of ADRMs in...
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