One potential explanation for low level #HIV viral load in patients that are otherwise fully compliant with #antiretrovirals / #ARV / #ART
CD4 T cells that persist and reduced CD8 T cell activity. Question is, is this host or viral mediated?
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Viral and host mediators of non-suppressible HIV-1 viremia - Nature Medicine
Understanding the heterogeneity of HIV infection, such as in persons with non-suppressible HIV-1 viremia despite adherence to antiretroviral treatment, is crucial to better tailor therapeutic interventions to abrogate HIV-1 persistence.