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Second-line HIV therapy effective and durable in South Africa, and adherence support could improve rates of viral suppression

Big delays in switching to second-line ART in South Africa

Treatment switches becoming less common, side-effects still the key reason for switching

When does viral load testing add value in sub-Saharan Africa?

Second-line treatment failure most often due to poor adherence in low and middle-income countries

Treatment switches after CD4 count decline reduce risk of death by 75% in Zambia, Malawi

Switching from efavirenz to rilpivirine single tablet is safe and effective

Switching to once-daily etravirine a safe and effective option for individuals taking suppressive protease inhibitor therapy

A fifth of patients discontinue Atripla within a year, CNS side-effects the main reason