Association Between Paired Plasma and Cervicovaginal Lavage Fluid HIV-1 RNA Levels During 36 Months

Abstract

Plasma viral load is the strongest predictor of CVL fluid HIV-1 RNA detection. Cervicovaginal lavage fluid HIV-1 RNA levels are generally lower than PVL. Plasma viral load is more likely to rebound first or at the same time as CVL fluid viral load.