Validation of 2006 WHO prediction scores for true HIV infection in children less than 18 months with a positive serological HIV test.

Validation of 2006 WHO prediction scores for true HIV infection in children less than 18 months with a positive serological HIV test.

<h4>Introduction</h4>All infants born to HIV-positive mothers have maternal HIV antibodies, sometimes persistent for 18 months. When Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is not available, August 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations suggest that clinical criteria may be used fo...

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Main Authors: Cécile Alexandra Peltier, Christine Omes, Patrick Cyaga Ndimubanzi, Gilles François Ndayisaba, Sara Stulac, Vic Arendt, Olivier Courteille, Narcisse Muganga, Kizito Kayumba, Jef Van den Ende
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19390690/pdf/?tool=EBI

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