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HIV-1 resistance mutations and genetic diversity among children failing antiretroviral treatment in five healthcare facilities in Benin, West Africa.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2025
Dagba Gbessin Edwige Hermione, Tchiakpe Edmond, Keke René Kpemahouton, Vidal Nicole, Gomgnimbou Michel Kiréopori, Sina Haziz, Adjou Euloge Senan, Afangnihoun Aldric, Bachabi Moussa, Yessoufou Akadiri, Ouedraogo Abdoul-Salam, Baba-Moussa Lamine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral treatment increases the risk of accumulation of resistance mutations that negatively impact the possibilities of future treatment. This study aimed to present the frequency of HIV-1 antiretroviral resistance mutations and the genetic diversity among children with virological failure in five pediatric care facilities in Benin. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out from...
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- Humans
- HIV-1
- HIV Infections
- Female
- Male
- Child
