Decision tree for accurate infection timing in individuals newly diagnosed with HIV-1 infection

Decision tree for accurate infection timing in individuals newly diagnosed with HIV-1 infection

Abstract Background There is today no gold standard method to accurately define the time passed since infection at HIV diagnosis. Infection timing and incidence measurement is however essential to better monitor the dynamics of local epidemics and the effect of prevention initiatives. Methods Three...

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Main Authors: Chris Verhofstede, Katrien Fransen, Annelies Van Den Heuvel, Kristel Van Laethem, Jean Ruelle, Ellen Vancutsem, Karolien Stoffels, Sigi Van den Wijngaert, Marie-Luce Delforge, Dolores Vaira, Laura Hebberecht, Marlies Schauvliege, Virginie Mortier, Kenny Dauwe, Steven Callens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV
Infection timing
Incidence measurement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2850-6

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