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. 2006 Oct 1;43(7):939-41.
doi: 10.1086/507526. Epub 2006 Aug 23.

Less than 95% adherence to nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor therapy can lead to viral suppression

David R Bangsberg  1
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Less than 95% adherence to nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor therapy can lead to viral suppression

David R Bangsberg. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

For antiretroviral therapy, the 95% adherence "threshold" is based on nucloside-exposed patients who are receiving partially suppressive, unboosted protease inhibitor regimens. Using unannounced pill counts and electronic medication monitoring, viral suppression is common with a 54%-100% mean adherence level to nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase-inhibitor regimens. Although perfect adherence is an important goal, viral suppression is possible with moderate adherence to potent regimens.

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