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. 2006 Jul-Sep:(419):6-7.

Genetic testing may avoid abacavir hypersensitivity reaction

John S James
  • PMID: 17096489

Genetic testing may avoid abacavir hypersensitivity reaction

John S James. AIDS Treat News. 2006 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

An experimental genetic test may almost eliminate the hypersensitivity reaction, which occurs in about 5% of patients starting abacavir, by identifying those at risk in advance.

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