A targeted approach for routine viral load monitoring in Malawian adults on antiretroviral therapy

ConclusionA simple score incorporating age, ART duration and adherence, and CD4 count can accurately identify adults at low‐risk for VF in a sub‐Saharan‐African setting. In areas with high ART utilization and limited VL testing capacity, a targeted approach could optimize routine VL monitoring while identifying adults in need of alternate ART regimens.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - March 1, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Randy G. Mungwira, Titus H. Divala, Osward M. Nyirenda, Maxwell Kanjala, Francis Muwalo, Felix A. Mkandawire, Augustine Choko, Terrie E. Taylor, Jane Mallewa, Joep J van Oosterhout, Miriam K. Laufer, Matthew B. Laurens Tags: Original Article Source Type: research