Antiretroviral Treatment Failure, Drug Resistance, and Subtype Diversity in the Only Pediatric HIV Clinic in Rhode Island

Abstract

We report high HIV type 1 diversity, extensive drug resistance among ART-experienced children, and horizontal transmission of resistance in the Rh ode Island pediatric HIV clinic. As HIV-infected children mature into adulthood, close monitoring of ART, adherence, and diagnosis disclosure are essential to optimize patient care.