Mutation Information
Mutation Site
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M184V |
Mutation Type
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Amino acid level |
Gene/Protein/Region Type
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RT |
Relevant Drug
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lamivudine (3TC);emtricitabine(FTC) |
Country
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Cameroon |
Literature Information
PubMed PMID
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30871487
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Disease
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HIV infection/AIDS
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Published Year
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2019 |
Journal
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BMC infectious diseases |
Title
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HIV-1 drug resistance testing is essential for heavily-treated patients switching from first- to second-line regimens in resource-limited settings: evidence from routine clinical practice in Cameroon. |
Author
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Takou D,Fokam J,Teto G,Santoro MM,Ceccherini-Silberstein F,Nanfack AJ,Sosso SM,Dambaya B,Salpini R,Billong SC,Gori C,Fokunang CN,Cappelli G,Colizzi V,Perno CF,Ndjolo A |
Evidence
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The very high frequency of M184 V (> 80%) underscores the utility of this mutation as an indicator of therapeutic compliance in clinical practice for patients receiving any regimen containing 3TC or FTC.
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