LLV (Low-level viremia) is detectable in many individuals with HIV, but its clinical implications are unclear.
A study tracked 1,214 HIV-1-infected adults to assess how LLV affects the likelihood of virological failure (defined as HIV RNA >50 copies/mL).
Results showed that patients with LLV had a significantly higher risk of treatment failure compared to those below the detection limit, indicating that LLV is an important factor in patient management for HIV treatment.