T lymphocytes among HIV-infected and -uninfected infants: CD4/CD8 ratio as a potential tool in diagnosis of infection in infants under the age of 2 years

T lymphocytes among HIV-infected and -uninfected infants: CD4/CD8 ratio as a potential tool in diagnosis of infection in infants under the age of 2 years

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serologic tests for HIV infection in infants less than 18 months do not differentiate exposure and infection since maternally acquired IgG antibodies may be detected in infants. Thus, the gold standard for diagnosis of HIV-1 infectio...

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Main Authors: Bikoue Arsene, Gwanzura Christine, Tobaiwa Ocean, Rusakaniko Simbarashe, Nathoo Kusum J, Katzenstein David A, Zijenah Lynn S, Nhembe Margaret, Matibe Petronella, Janossy George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/3/1/6

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