| Title | Optimal frequency of CD4 cell count and HIV RNA monitoring prior to initiation of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Kimmel, April D., Sue J. Goldie, Rochelle P. Walensky, Elena Losina, Milton C. Weinstein, David A. Paltiel, Hong Zhang, and Kenneth A. Freedberg |
| Corporate Authors | Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications Investigators |
| Journal | Antiviral therapy |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 41-52 |
| Date Published | 2005 |
| ISSN | 1359-6535 |
| Keywords | Anti-HIV Agents, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Cohort Studies, Computer Simulation, Cost-Benefit Analysis, HIV Infections, Humans, Models, Biological, Models, Economic, Outcome Assessment (Health Care), RNA, Viral, Sensitivity and Specificity, Time Factors, Virology |
| Abstract | Guidelines regarding the frequency of CD4 cell count and HIV RNA monitoring in HIV-infected patients vary, with recommended strategies ranging from every 2 to every 6 months. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2010.00763.x |
| Alternate Journal | Antivir. Ther. (Lond.) |
