Risks of requiring a dedicated molecular specimen for HIV diagnosis and a potential strategy for mitigation.

BACKGROUND:HIV screening (i.e. antigen/antibody) tests are followed by a supplemental (i.e. antibody-only) if the screen is positive. Discrepant results can result from two scenarios: a false-positive screening test or acute HIV infection. These scenarios can be distinguished by a molecular HIV test...

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Main Authors: Adam L Bailey, Neil Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237580