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HLA-B*5701 screening for hypersensitivity to abacivir

Authors :
Mallal, Simon
Phillips, Elizabeth
Carosi, Giampiero
Molina, Jean-Michel
Workman, Cassy
Tomazic, Janez
Jagel-Guedes, Eva
Rugina, Sorin
Kozyrev, Oleg
Cid, Juan Flores
Hay, Phillip
Nolan, David
Hughes, Sara
Hughes, Arlene
Ryan, Susanna
Fitrch, Nicholas
Thorborn, Daren
Benbow, Alastair
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Feb 7, 2008, Vol. 358 Issue 6, p568, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study to check the effectiveness of HLA-B*5701 screening to prevent hypersensitivity to abacavir is conducted. Results confirm the hypothesis that HLA-B*5701 screening reduced hypersensitivity to abacavir.

Subjects

Subjects :
Abacavir -- Dosage and administration
Abacavir -- Complications and side effects
Allergic reaction -- Genetic aspects
Allergic reaction -- Risk factors
Allergy -- Genetic aspects
Allergy -- Risk factors

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
358
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.175048818

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