Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-11 | Issue-04 | 77-83
Original Research Article
Evolution of Viral Load Under First-Line Antiretroviral Treatment (Art) Based on Dolutegravir in N'djamena, Chad
Fridam Dounia, Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Mahamat Moussa Hassane Taïsso, Mahamat-Nour Aguid, Hadjara Adoum Souloum, Abakar Oumar Mahamat, Ali Mahamat Moussa
Published : May 5, 2026
Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess the evolution of viral load on Tenofovir (TDF)+Lamivudine (3TC) +Dolutegravir (DTG) (TLD) in PLVAs newly initiated on ART. The study took place at the Psycho Medico-Social Support Center (APMS) in N’Djamena over a period of 12 months. Sociodemographic data and viral load (VL) data were collected using a pre-established form. The VC examination was performed using the BIOCENTRIC molecular biology platform. A total of 120 patients were included in this study. Analyses showed a highly significant decrease in CVs during TLD follow-up (p < 0.0001). The proportion of patients with a suppressed viral load (CV <1000 copies/m) was 20,8% at M0, 98.3% at M3, 93.3% at M6 and 95% at M12. These results show that the Dolutegravir-based therapeutic line is remains an essential pillar in HIV ART.