Abstract
We examined cross-sectionally the relationship between untimed drug levels and adherence in 83 individuals. Abnormally low untimed antiretroviral drug levels were sensitive in identifying individuals adherent to 60% or less of medication doses over a 3-5-week period. An abnormally low drug level was associated with a higher viral load. A single abnormally low untimed antiretroviral drug level can identify an individual with very low adherence at high risk of HIV disease progression and death.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 127-129 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | AIDS |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases