Impact of the frequency of plasma HIV-1 RNA monitoring on the outcome of antiretroviral therapy

• Main Authors: Chaiwarith R., Praparattanapan J., Nuntachit N., Kotarathitithum W., Sirisanthana T., Supparatpinyo K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79953320243&partnerID=40&md5=54dab00f2eaa4d1085c596d2db5a077d; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21361862; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2699
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Current guidelines for HIV management recommend monitoring plasma HIV-1 RNA level every 3-6 months in patients on a stable antiretroviral regimen. However, cost is the major obstacle to follow the guidelines in resource-limited settings. Objective: This study aimed to compare the outcome...