Predictors of tonsillar tissue HIV-1 viral burden at baseline and after 1 year of antiretroviral therapy

Antivir Ther. 2003 Dec;8(6):635-7.

Abstract

In 81 antiretroviral-navie HIV-1 chronic-infected patients, we found a correlation among tonsillar tissue viral load, and virological and immunological measures in blood at baseline. No correlation was observed after 1 year of antiretroviral therapy. A protease inhibitor-containing regimen was the best predictor of good tonsillar tissue virological response.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / virology
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use*
  • HIV-1 / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Palatine Tonsil / virology*
  • Viral Load
  • Viremia / virology

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents