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HATIP #97, 12th December 2007

Published: 12 December 2007

  • Diagnosis and treatment of CMV retinitis in resource-limited settings achievable and a must, says MSF

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  • Starting antiretroviral therapy early at higher CD4 cell counts improves short term treatment outcomes in resource-poor countries

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HATIP #97, 12th December 2007

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