MONITORING THE VIRAL LOAD IN HIV PATIENTS UNDER ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART)

HOUSNY, ALAA EL DIN M. S.; AZAB, MARWA MOHAMED; EL BAHNASAWY, MAMDOUH M. M.; MOHAMED, ZZA HASSAN ABDEL RAHMAN

doi:10.21608/jesp.2016.88687

MONITORING THE VIRAL LOAD IN HIV PATIENTS UNDER ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt.

² Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Egypt.

³ Military Medical Academy, Egypt.

10.21608/jesp.2016.88687

Abstract

Viral load monitoring is an important factor in managing HIV disease. Antiretroviral therapy is the recommended treatment for HIV patients, and the goal therapy is achieving viral suppression and reducing viral load below the level of detection. Viral load is an important parameter used to monitor the progression of HIV and critically regarding treatment decision. The results of present study revealed that there were statistical significant differences between patients maintained on treatment (GA) and patients without treatment (GB) regarding the viral load, and clearly indicated that adherence to ART playing a role in suppression the viral load supporting the immune system of HIV infected patients. The
success of ART for someone living with HIV depends on, starting the treatment at the right time, choosing the right combination of (ART) and monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment through monitoring the viral load.

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