Long survivor family with HIV infection. Case presentation
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Background After the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, HIV infection has turned into a chronic disease and the patient’s profile has changed dramatically. We are now treating patients that are active both socially and professionally, in whom virological response has already been achieved and quality of life has become of utmost importance, directly correlated with the management of drugassociated adverse reactions. To describe this new patient profile, we present the management of a young family, living with HIV for more than 7 years.
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