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Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
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Improved virological suppression in children on antiretroviral treatment receiving community-based adherence support: A multicentre cohort study from South Africa

Geoffrey FattiKheth'Impilo, Cape Town, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Najma ShaikhKheth'Impilo, Cape Town, South Africa
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Brian EleyDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Ashraf GrimwoodKheth'Impilo, Cape Town, South Africa
Pages 448-453 | Received 26 Feb 2013, Accepted 10 Oct 2013, Published online: 11 Nov 2013

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