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An audit of the HIV drug resistance testing program in Malawi.
Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi - 1 Mar 2025
Kanise Hope, Nyirenda Khumbo, Bisani Pachawo, Matola Bilaal W, Makwaya Amos, Simon Katherine, Cox Carrie, Hosseinipour Mina C, Kanyama Cecilia, Worku Anteneh, Phiri Sam, Hoffman Risa M, Nyirenda Rose, Heller Tom, van Oosterhout Joep J
Abstract excerpt
Introduction: For persons failing on dolutegravir- and protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens, Malawi's HIV program requires confirmation of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) before switching to next-line regimens. Approval of applications for HIVDR testing is determined by a national HIVDR committee that also provides management recommendations based on HIVDR test results. We audited HIVDR test...
Topics
- Humans
- HIV Infections
- Malawi
- Drug Resistance, Viral
- Retrospective Studies
- Male
- Female
- Viral Load
- Pyridones
- Adult
