This retrospective study evaluated real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV algorithm in a large US laboratory. Objectives: To understand real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV ...

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 ...

Between 2010 and 2017, there were 327,700 new HIV infections in the United States. Of these, HIV-2 infections accounted for less than 0.03% of the total. It is important to differentiate which HIV ...

The AIDS test checks for antibodies to HIV in the blood. The CDC has released guidelines to help primary-care facilities launch routine HIV screening initiatives. A year-long pilot program has shown ...

The diagnosis of HIV infection is most commonly accomplished using tests to detect antibody to HIV using a screening test, followed by a supplemental test for confirmation. However, in many countries, ...

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 ...

What Is the CD4:CD8 Ratio Test Used For? CD4 and CD8 are two types of white blood cells in your blood. White blood cells help your body fight infections. If you have HIV infection, your doctor may use ...

The government targets to end HIV by 2030, a time when more than1.3 million Kenyans are living with the disease, with 22,154 new infections reported last year. As Kenya races against time to eradicate ...