HIV rapid testing algorithms (RTAs) using any two orthogonal rapid tests (RTs) allow for on-site confirmation of infection. RTs vary in performance characteristics therefore the selection of RTs in an ...

These guidelines provide new and updated recommendations on the use of point-of-care testing in children under 18 months of age and point-of-care tests to monitor treatment in people living with HIV; ...

Kenya's fight against HIV just streamlined its pit crew. By adopting the WHO's three-test algorithm, the nation aims to slash testing queues - a welcome change considering the near-championship 4.3 ...

A vicious court battle over the review of testing sequence of HIV has emerged with the Ministry of Health being accused of failing to involve stakeholders and procuring kits that have lower ...

Despite gains in HIV testing rates among individuals 13 years and older, total testing rates remain at suboptimal levels among both commercial insurance and Medicaid beneficiaries. Although higher ...

HIV testing must be voluntary. Patients must know that testing is planned and be informed that they will be tested unless they decline (“opt out”). The patient should be provided information about HIV ...

The first year of a £20 million 3-year programme to roll out opt out HIV testing in emergency departments in the areas in England of highest diagnosed HIV prevalence identified almost 2000 people with ...

引言：不及时治疗，风险有多大？艾滋病病毒（HIV）本身并不直接致命，但它会持续攻击人体免疫系统的核心——CD4+T淋巴细胞。若不进行任何干预，经过数年至十多年的潜伏期，免疫系统将逐渐崩溃，进入艾滋病期。此时，机体将失去抵御各种感染和肿瘤的能力，一些对 ...