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Determinants of virological failure among HIV clients on second-line antiretroviral treatment at Felege-hiwot and University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospitals in the Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia: A case-control study

Getahun Ayenew
Yeshambel Agumas
Tebkew Shibabaw
Gebremariam Getaneh
Michael Getie

20245 citationsOpen accessBahir Dar University

Abstract

Non-disclosure, poor or medium adherence, not using condoms and high Viral load (>150 copes/ml) when switched to second-line ART were the main factors for second-line Anti-Retroviral Treatment virological failure. Disclosure about HIV status, using condoms and improving treatment adherence level are crucial to reduce second-line virological failure.

Research topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
HIV Research and Treatment

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289450

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