Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

David P. Wilson

Publications

• Review Article
  A Review of the Extent of HIV Drug Resistance in Vietnam
  Author(s): Quang D. Pham, David P. Wilson and Lei ZhangQuang D. Pham, David P. Wilson and Lei Zhang
  
  Background: In 2005, free antiretroviral therapy (ART) was rolled-out as a national program in Viet Nam. The estimated population of people living with HIV reached 254,000 in 2010 and this leads to increasing demand of ART in the near future. By 2009, ART coverage reached 53.7% for adults and adolescents, and 49.7% for children. This study aims to describe the prevalence of HIV acquired drug resistance (ADR) among people receiving ART and prevalence of transmitted drug resistance (TDR) among recently HIV-infected persons in Vietnam, and their associated ART coverage, antiretroviral treatment adherence and risk behaviors. Methods: We performed a comprehensive review of published English literature containing relevant epidemiological and behavioral indicators through internet searches. Results: Twenty-one relevant publications were included in this review. TDR prevalence.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.S5-001

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