Case 21. If You’ve Seen One, You Haven’t Seen Them All: Elite Controllers
Download MP3Eileen welcomes Dr. Joel Blankson to review the case of 28-year-old man who is an elite controller. They discuss elite control characteristics, monitoring, and treatment, while also touching upon patient education and shared ART decision-making.
References Cited:
References Cited:
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