title: Highly active antiretroviral therapy in resource-poor settings: the experience of Médecins Sans Frontières.
abstract: We describe the short-term results of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in seven projects in low and middle income countries. A total of 743 adults were included, and clinical, immunological and virological responses were analysed. At 6 months, outcomes were similar to those observed in western countries, and the probability of remaining on treatment was 94%. The challenge now is to extend access to HAART to the millions in urgent need.
authors.affiliation: Epicentre, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Jean-Michel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tassie
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Szumilin
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Calmy
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Goemaere
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents