Virologic and immunologic monitoring

Regular monitoring of HIV RNA levels remains the most accurate and meaningful measure of effective ART. Clinicians should monitor HIV RNA levels and CD4 counts according to the recommended intervals. Follow-up visits should be scheduled more frequently as clinically necessary to address non-HIV-rela...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: New York (State) AIDS Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Baltimore (MD) Johns Hopkins University 2019, [2019]
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Regular monitoring of HIV RNA levels remains the most accurate and meaningful measure of effective ART. Clinicians should monitor HIV RNA levels and CD4 counts according to the recommended intervals. Follow-up visits should be scheduled more frequently as clinically necessary to address non-HIV-related conditions, secondary prevention, and issues that may affect adherence to ART or retention in care, such as substance use, mental health disorders, unstable housing, or need for supportive services
Item Description:"Updated November 2019.". - At head of title: "Clinical Guidelines Program, New York State, Department of Health, AIDS Institute."
Physical Description:1 PDF file (9 pages) illustrations