Early loss of HIV-infected patients on potent antiretroviral therapy programmes in lower-income countries

• Main Authors: Martin WG Brinkhof (Author), François Dabis (Author), Landon Myer (Author), David R Bangsberg (Author), Andrew Boulle (Author), Denis Nash (Author), Mauro Schechter (Author), Christian Laurent (Author), Olivia Keiser (Author), Margaret May (Author), Eduardo Sprinz (Author), Matthias Egger (Author), Xavier Anglaret (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To analyse the early loss of patients to antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes in resource-limited settings. METHODS: Using data on 5491 adult patients starting ART (median age 35 years, 46% female) in 15 treatment programmes in Africa, Asia and South America with ³ 12 months of follow-...