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WHO report on Dolutegravir

March 11 , 2024 259 days 443 0
  • As per the new report by WHO, resistance to the antiretroviral drug dolutegravir (DTG) is increasing among HIV patients.
  • Since 2018, WHO has recommended dolutegravir as the preferred first- and second-line HIV treatment due to its effectiveness, ease of use and minimal side effects.
  • In 2022, more than 75% of the 39 million people living with HIV globally were receiving HIV treatment.
  • 1.3 million new HIV infections and 630,000 HIV-related deaths are reported in 2022. 

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