What are the main HIV diagnostic challenges?
- Early detection of seroconversions
- Detection of all types and subtypes
- Maintaining high level specificity
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Why the need for early screening?
- Earlier detection with Ultra-Sensitivity avoids missing primary infections (1,2)
- Detection of primary infection is POSSIBLE
Individuals are more likely to present themselves for testing during seroconversion illness than at any other time (3)
- Detection of primary infection is VITAL
HIV is most easily transmitted to others during the period of acute HIV infection, when the viral load is especially high
Ultra-Sensitivity to:
- Provide appropriate care as fast as possible
- Take precautionary measures to help prevent
the spread of the virus (1)
- Reduce HIV Transmission :
- to an HIV-uninfected partner
- to an unborn child
- through blood donations
- through direct blood contact
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