Antiretroviral treatment programmes in Nepal: Problems and barriers
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Antiretroviral treatment programmes in Nepal : Problems and
Background: Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs have become the cornerstone of HIV (Human Immunodefi ciency Virus) care and treatment. Its use has led to a marked reduction in AIDS (Acquired Immune Defi ciency Syndrome) related morbidity and mortality. However, more than fi ve years after their introduction few HIV infected people in Nepal are receiving ARVs. Objective: The main aim of this study is to ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Kathmandu University Medical Journal
سال: 1970
ISSN: 1812-2078,1812-2027
DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v7i3.2743