Undisclosed exposure to antiretrovirals prior to treatment initiation: An exploratory analysis

Conclusion: Antiretroviral levels in the hair of individuals initiating treatment imply prolonged prior-exposure to that ARV. The presence of ARV in plasma and hair of persons living with HIV (PLWH) who deny ARV-use, requires an explanation. A larger study at multiple sites and regular DR surveillance of ART-na ïve PLWH will be necessary to confirm the generalisability of these findings to the wider South African population.
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research