HIV-infected children in the Asia-Pacific region with baseline severe anemia: Antiretroviral therapy and outcomes

• Main Authors: Pagakrong Lumbiganon, Pope Kosalaraksa, Torsak Bunupuradah, David Boettiger, Vonthanak Saphonn, Khanh H. Truong, Nia Kurniati, Rawiwan Hansudewechakul, Viet C. Do, Tavitiya Sudjaritruk, Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy, Nantakar Kongstan, Nik K.N. Yusoff, Lam V. Nguyen, Dewi K. Wati, Kamarul Razali, Annette H. Sohn, Azar Kariminia
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84986222154&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/55203
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Severe anemia is common among children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The choice of antiretroviral (ART) regimen needs careful consideration. No information is available regarding the initial ART regimens used in the Asia-Pacific region and the rate of switch of ART re...