Abstract
Development of antiviral resistance is a particular concern for the Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections (ARHAI). Over the last 4 years, considerable time has been devoted to examining the ability of the UK to monitor the presence and transmission of antiviral resistance. Resistances to antiviral agents in influenza virus, HIV and hepatitis B and C viruses were identified as the main targets. The emphasis is on a network of laboratories that are able to perform diagnostic tests for resistance and to participate in surveillance programmes with co-ordination either through a central reference facility in the HPA or a collaborative study group.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | dks197 |
| Pages (from-to) | i65-i68 |
| Journal | Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | SUPPL.1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:C. Y. W. T. has received an honorarium from Abbott Diagnostic for speaking at conferences and consultancy fees from Roche Pharmaceutical. P. A. C. has received research funding, hospitality and consultancy fees from ViiV Healthcare UK Ltd. D. P. has received funding from BMS (2010), Boehringer Ingelheim (2007), Gilead (2007) and Roche (2007) for travel, registration and accommodations to attend various meetings.
Funding Information:
This article forms part of a supplement sponsored by the BSAC and the British Infection Association.
Keywords
- ARHAI
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Influenza
- Surveillance
