Question
Does viral load rebound to 113 copies/mL mean I am getting resistance?
20 April 2009. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load, Changing treatment, Resistance.
Hi
I am on HAART and my viral load has gone up from being undetectable to 113 although I have been taking treatment correctly.
Does this mean I could be developing drug resistance?
Answer
We just ansewered a very similar question and the answer would be the same.
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You need to get the results checked, but it is very likely to be either a lab error or a ‘blip’ that will go down again without needing to change treatment.
Only if the next test is higher still are you likely to be developing resistance.
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