Factors associated with long turnaround time for early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar

• Main Authors: Soe Thiha (Author), Hemant Deepak Shewade (Author), Sairu Philip (Author), Thet Ko Aung (Author), Nang Thu Thu Kyaw (Author), Myo Minn Oo (Author), Khine Wut Yee Kyaw (Author), May Wint War (Author), Htun Nyunt Oo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: A previous review of early infant diagnosis (EID) using polymerase chain reaction technology (PCR) under integrated HIV care (IHC) program in Myanmar revealed a low uptake of timely (within 6 to 8 weeks of babies' age) EID and a long turnaround time (TAT) of receiving results. Objec...