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J HIV Med. 2019;20(1):a965. https://doi.org/10.4102/ testing at the commencement of ART in July 2014 failed to
sajhivmed.v20i1.965 reveal viral mutations. However, these emerged after the (re)
start of antiviral therapy. This report is a reminder that failure
Editor’s comment: This is a short case report of a 43-year-old to suppress HIV after first-line therapy must trigger the
female whose prior exposure to first-line ART (2012–2013) possibility of prior exposure to ARVs in addition to
was revealed following failure of what had been believed to inadequate adherence. A comprehensive medical history
be the patient’s first exposure to ART in July 2014. Genotype must always include questions about prior ART exposure.

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