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. 2006 Mar 11;332(7541):602-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7541.602.

Monitoring HIV treatment in developing countries

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Monitoring HIV treatment in developing countries

Serena P Koenig et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Laboratory monitoring of antiretroviral therapy helps limit resistance but is currently not feasible in developing countries. Alternative short term approaches are needed

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Waiting for HIV drugs in Port-au-Prince Credit: AP PHOTO/ARIANA CUBILLAS

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