Answer
This gene variant strongly increases the risk of abacavir hypersensitivity. People who test positive must not start abacavir.
Sources for this answer
- Abacavir Milpharm 300mg Fillm-coated Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Ziagen 20 mg/ml Oral Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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