Feasibility and clinical relevance of HIV-1 drug resistance testing in patients with low-level viraemia in South Africa

ConclusionsCurrent South African virological failure guidelines may keep patients on failing regimens for longer than necessary. Our data suggest that genotyping at LLV is feasible and implementation could result in earlier identification and referral of patients requiring third-line regimens.
Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research