Addressing the challenges of adherence
Addressing the challenges of adherence
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10.1097/00126334-200202011-00002
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2002-02-01
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Bartlett, JA
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Bartlett, JA
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a crucial determinant of treatment success. Studies have unequivocally demonstrated the close association between adherence and plasma HIV RNA levels, CD4 cell counts, and mortality in patients with HIV infection and disease. Adherence levels of greater than or equal to95% are required to maintain virologic suppression. However, actual adherence rates are often far lower; most studies show that 40% to 60% of patients are