After the initial drop in viral load on the new drug, it appears that Chiana's viral load is creeping up again and she's progressive. We're sad to see this. We saw this with raltegravir but now that we know that weight/dosing isn't an issue, we're wondering what the future holds regarding using this drug.
| Date | Status | Viral Load |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/25 | REGRESSIVE | 5.2 10^5 = 520,000 |
| 5/5/25 | Progressive | 1.6 10^6 = 1,600,000 |
This upward trend is something we're taking seriously. It could mean she’s developing resistance to dolutegravir, or that other factors (stress, immune issues, other illness) are impacting her viral load. We’re continuing to monitor and may revisit dosing or explore next steps. While this isn’t the direction we were hoping for, Chiana is still doing well clinically, and we’re incredibly grateful for the extra time this treatment has given her so far. We'll keep tracking, adjusting, and advocating for her every step of the way — and sharing all we learn with you.
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