AIDS Research and Therapy (Jan 2025)

Brief communication: virological outcomes and dolutegravir resistance mutations in HIV-infected patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study in Mozambique

  • Anna Maria Doro Altan,
  • Noorjehan Majid,
  • Stefano Orlando,
  • Elton Uamusse,
  • Marcia Rafael,
  • Zita Sidumo,
  • Giovanni Guidotti,
  • Fausto Ciccacci

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-025-00708-w
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22, no. 1
pp. 1 – 5

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Abstract The global HIV epidemic remains a major public health challenge, with DTG playing a key role in ART regimens due to its efficacy and tolerability. This study evaluated virological outcomes and resistance mutations in patients on DTG in Mozambique through a retrospective cohort study in seven DREAM centers. Data from 29,601 patients (98.1% on DTG) revealed a virological suppression rate of 95% (27,622/29,051). Factors positively associated with suppression included age > 50, longer ART duration, and being female. Of 17 resistance tests, 8 showed major mutations, including G118R and E138K. Results highlight DTG’s effectiveness and the need for resistance surveillance.

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