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December 7, 2024BMC PediatricsOpen Access

Viral load suppression and retention in care among children and adolescents receiving multi-month anti-retroviral therapy refills: a program data review in Uganda

Bridget Ainembabazi Rogers N. Ssebunya Winnie Akobye Alexander Mugume Patricia Nahirya-Ntege Denise J. Birungi Albert Maganda Peter Elyanu Dithan Kiragga

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Abstract

CALHIV receiving multi-month ART including 6 months dispensation had better VL suppression rates. Retention rates however didn't differ by multi-month dispensing categories as observed among adults in the interval trial. We recommend multi-month ART dispensation including more than 6 months among CALHIV irrespective of their age, clinical stage, and history of prior co-morbidities.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8d95f13e0539d74bedcb2 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05295-9

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