Transmitted resistance in HIV-1 of patients from nine departments of Peru

• Main Authors: Carlos A. Yabar, Giovanny F. Vilcarino, Susan Espetia, Mariela G. Yaya, Gabriela Salinas, Lisset Garcia-Fernández, Ruben D. Vásquez Becerra, Carlos Benites, Daniel Santos-Anaya, Edgardo Mamani, Maribel Acuña, Soledad Romero, Fany Cárdenas
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud 2021-03-01
• Series: Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública
• Subjects: genotipo; farmacorresistencia; vih
• Online Access: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/5527

The main aim of this research is to identify the transmitted resistance (RT) of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in subjects from nine cities of Peru. For this, a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in 135 adult subjects who agreed to participate through an informed consent. Blood samples were collected to perform the CD4 / CD8 cell count, viral load and HIV Genotyping. Socio-epidemiological information was collected from the participants through surveys. The results revealed a RT frequency of 9.8% (13/132). The information from this research might help improve the intervention and monitoring programs for antiretroviral resistance in the country.