HIV testing at birth: Are we getting it right?

• Main Authors: Chanté Bisschoff (Author), Jasmine Coulon (Author), Ziva Isaacs (Author), Lavinia van der Linde (Author), Linley Wilson (Author), Riana Van Zyl (Author), Gina Joubert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Birth polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing improves early detection of HIV and allows for early treatment initiation. National guidelines exist, but it is unknown whether these are being implemented correctly. Objectives: To determine whether HIV-exposed infants at the Mangaung Univer...