Potential challenges to sustained viral load suppression in the HIV treatment programme in South Africa: a narrative overview

Abstract Background South Africa, with one of the highest HIV prevalences in the world, introduced the universal test and treat (UTT) programme in September 2016. Barriers to sustained viral suppression may include drug resistance in the pre-treated population, non-adherence, acquired resistance; ph...

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Main Authors: Pascal O. Bessong, Nontokozo D. Matume, Denis M. Tebit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-020-00324-w