HIV testing at birth: Are we getting it right?

HIV testing at birth: Are we getting it right?

Background: Birth polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing improves early detection of HIV and allows for early treatment initiation. National guidelines exist, but it is unknown whether these are being implemented correctly. Objectives: To determine whether HIV-exposed infants at the Mangaung Unive...

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Main Authors: Chanté Bisschoff, Jasmine Coulon, Ziva Isaacs, Lavinia van der Linde, Linley Wilson, Riana Van Zyl, Gina Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-06-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
Birth HIV PCR testing
Follow-up testing
Prevention of mother-to-child Transmission
National guidelines
Documentation
Communication
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/951

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