Routine HIV Testing in Acute Care
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Detection of acute HIV infections in high-risk patients in California.
BACKGROUND Given the strong relation between sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the spread of HIV infection, recent outbreaks of syphilis in the United States could lead to increased rates of new HIV infection. STD clinics serving persons at risk for syphilis would be logical sites to monitor rates of acute HIV infection. The detection of acute HIV infection, however, is not routine and r...
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تاریخ انتشار 2017