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Genetic Testing Worthwhile in HIV Abacavir Candidates
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Title Genetic Testing Worthwhile in HIV Abacavir Candidates
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/581720?src=rss
Description Genetic screening for the allele HLA-B*5701 is advisable before abacavir treatment is started in patients with HIV infection, researchers report in the October 1st issue of AIDS. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > HIV/AIDS
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Date Oct 9, 2008
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