Introducing a multi-site program for early diagnosis of HIV infection among HIV-exposed infants in Tanzania

• Main Authors: Malisa Isaya (Author), Nankabirwa Victoria (Author), Mtunga Sevestine (Author), Gamaliel John G (Author), Cunningham Amy (Author), Abdallah Aziz (Author), Werq-Semo Bazghina (Author), Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha Harriet (Author), Gonzalez Luis F (Author), Massambu Charles (Author), Nash Denis (Author), Justman Jessica (Author), Abrams Elaine J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Tanzania, less than a third of HIV infected children estimated to be in need of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are receiving it. In this setting where other infections and malnutrition mimic signs and symptoms of AIDS, early diagnos...