COVID-19 and HIV viral load suppression in children and adolescents in Durban, South Africa

Conclusion: Viral load suppression for children and adolescents were not negatively affected by COVID-19. A trend of decrease in VL testing predated COVID-19.What this study adds: Evidence presented that HIV VL testing and suppression rates in children and adolescents in a high burden setting were sustained through the COVID pandemic.
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research