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ArticleAIDS research and therapy2026

Pretreatment HIV-1 drug resistance and molecular subtype characteristics among newly diagnosed individuals in Guangxi, China.

Guibin Chen, Min Hu, Yanna Pan, Lihua Huang, Yanyun Dou, Wenxian Sui, Yiling Tang, Jifei Chen, Aimei Liu

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Guibin ChenGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Min HuGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Yanna PanGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Lihua HuangGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Yanyun DouGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Wenxian SuiGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Yiling TangGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Jifei ChenGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. cjf18917@163.com.
Aimei LiuGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, No. 8 Yangjiaoshan Road, Liuzhou, 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. liuaimeid@163.com.

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Liuzhou Science and Technology Plan Project 2020NBAD0802Major Science and Technology Projects in Guangxi AB25069013
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backgroundThe scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in China has increased concern regarding HIV-1 pretreatment drug resistance (PDR), particularly in Guangxi due to high subtype diversity and population mobility. However, the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of PDR in the region remain insufficiently characterized.

methodsWe assessed PDR prevalence, subtype distribution, and transmission dynamics among ART-naïve individuals in central Guangxi. Between 2018 and 2023, 1,226 newly diagnosed individuals were screened, of whom 1,214 were included after quality control. Drug resistance mutations and subtypes were determined using the Stanford HIV Drug Resistance Database. Molecular transmission networks were constructed using the TN93 model with a genetic distance threshold of < 1.5%.

resultsThe study population was predominantly male (68.8%) and older (57.6% aged > 45 years). Overall, PDR prevalence was 6.0% (73/1,214; 95% CI 4.8-7.4%), ranging annually from 4.3 to 8.3%. CRF01_AE was the dominant subtype (74.3%), followed by CRF07_BC (11.1%) and CRF08_BC (10.3%). Higher PDR prevalence was observed in CRF08_BC (11.1%; 95% CI 6.6-17.9%) and CRF07_BC (8.8%; 95% CI 5.1-15.0%). Network analysis identified 102 transmission clusters comprising 612 sequences (50.4%), including two clusters containing ≥ 2 individuals sharing identical NNRTI resistance mutations, all linked through heterosexual transmission.

conclusionsIn central Guangxi, HIV-1 PDR remains moderate, primarily driven by NNRTI-associated mutations, with limited evidence of clustering within transmission networks. These findings highlight the need for continued resistance surveillance and optimization of first-line ART regimens. Trial registration Not applicable. This retrospective cohort study was not registered as a clinical trial.

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Anti-HIV AgentsDrug Resistance, ViralHIV-1HIV InfectionsAdultChinaFemaleGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutationPrevalenceYoung AdultAnti-HIV AgentsGuangxiHIV-1Molecular epidemiologyMolecular transmission networkNNRTIPretreatment drug resistance (PDR)

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PMCPMC13670842

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