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| Resistance testing is now performed fairly routinely. It may tell you whether you have been infected with a drug-resistant strain of HIV, and also which of any drugs you have already used you may be resistant to and so are unlikely to benefit from continuing to take. Resistance is the ability of HIV to overcome the effects of anti-HIV medication. Every time HIV reproduces, or replicates, there is a possibility that a mistake is made. These mistakes or mutations produce changes in the new generation of Virus, which may make the virus resistant to the anti-HIV drugs you are taking. The best way to avoid this is to be on a fully supressive drug regime. This means being on the right combination of drugs and making sure that you never miss taking your tablets. | |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 June 2009 )
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