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

• Main Authors: Romanee Chaiwarith, Jutarat Praparattanapan, Nontakan Nuntachit, Wilai Kotarathitithum, Thira Sirisanthana, Khuanchai Supparatpinyo
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=79953320243&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/50048
• 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...