Characterization of drug resistance mutations in ART-naïve HIV-1 infected children in Northern Vietnam

Conclusions This is the first study reporting the prevalence of drug resistance-associated mutation in naïve HIV-1 infected children in Northern Vietnam. These data also emphasize the importance of genotypic resistance testing of HIV-1 infected children before initiating treatment in order to achieve better clinical outcome.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research