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Genotypic resistance testing is now a standard of care in HIV management. Although there are clear, published guidelines to recommend the appropriate use of these tests, clinicians and scientists still struggle to determine the optimal use of resistance tests given the finite budgets and time constraints under which they work. In this article we discuss some 'real-life' clinical situations and aim to provide a useful insight into when and where genotypic resistance testing can be optimally applied in the management of HIV-positive adults.

Original publication

DOI

10.1093/jac/dkp205

Type

Journal article

Journal

The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy

Publication Date

08/2009

Volume

64

Pages

218 - 222

Addresses

Directorate of Sexual Medicine and HIV, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK. steve.taylor@heartofengland.nhs.uk

Keywords

Humans, HIV, HIV Infections, Anti-HIV Agents, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Genotype, Adult, Female, Male, Guidelines as Topic