Recommendations for the Management of Indeterminate HIV PCR Results within South Africa's Early Infant Diagnosis Programme
South. Afr. j. HIV med. (Online)
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17(1): 1-5, 2016.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1272213
ABSTRACT
Indeterminate HIV PCR results represent missed diagnostic opportunities within South Africa's early infant diagnosis (EID) programme. These results not only delay diagnosis and appropriate management but are also a source of confusion and apprehension amongst clinicians and caregivers. We describe the extent of indeterminate HIV PCR results within South Africa's EID programme and provide recommendations for the management of these cases; both in terms of laboratory practice and the clinical care of the infants
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Early Diagnosis
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Infant
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
South. Afr. j. HIV med. (Online)
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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