HIV drug resistance in a cohort of HIV-infected MSM in the United States

Jessica M. Fogel, Mariya V. Sivay, Vanessa Cummings, Ethan A. Wilson, Stephen Hart, Theresa Gamble, Oliver Laeyendecker, Reinaldo E. Fernandez, Carlos Del Rio, D. Scott Batey, Kenneth H. Mayer, Jason E. Farley, Laura McKinstry, James P. Hughes, Robert H. Remien, Chris Beyrer, Susan H. Eshleman

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Abstract

Objective: To analyze HIV drug resistance among MSM recruited for participation in the HPTN 078 study, which evaluated methods for achieving and maintaining viral suppression in HIV-infected MSM.Methods:Individuals were recruited at four study sites in the United States (Atlanta, Georgia; Baltimore, Maryland; Birmingham, Alabama; and Boston, Massachusetts; 2016-2017). HIV genotyping was performed using samples collected at study screening or enrollment. HIV drug resistance was evaluated using the Stanford v8.7 algorithm. A multiassay algorithm was used to identify individuals with recent HIV infection. Clustering of HIV sequences was evaluated using phylogenetic methods.Results:High-level HIV drug resistance was detected in 44 (31%) of 142 individuals (Atlanta: 21%, Baltimore: 29%, Birmingham: 53%, Boston: 26%); 12% had multiclass resistance, 16% had resistance to tenofovir or emtricitabine, and 8% had resistance to integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs); 3% had intermediate-level resistance to second-generation INSTIs. In a multivariate model, self-report of ever having been on antiretroviral therapy (ART) was associated with resistance (P=0.005). One of six recently infected individuals had drug resistance. Phylogenetic analysis identified five clusters of study sequences; two clusters had shared resistance mutations.Conclusion:High prevalence of drug resistance was observed among MSM. Some had multiclass resistance, resistance to drugs used for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and INSTI resistance. These findings highlight the need for improved HIV care in this high-risk population, identification of alternative regimens for PrEP, and inclusion of integrase resistance testing when selecting ART regimens for MSM in the United States.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)91-101
Number of pages11
JournalAIDS
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • HIV drug resistance
  • HPTN 078
  • MSM
  • United States
  • phylogenetic analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

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