HIV/AIDS
Data on HIV/AIDS Published by Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, Medical Department
Published in AIDS Weekly, February 14th, 2011
2011 FEB 14 -- According to recent research from the United States, "Although 900,000 HIV-infected South Africans receive antiretroviral therapy, the majority of South Africans with HIV remain undiagnosed. We use a published simulation model of HIV case detection and treatment to examine 3 HIV screening scenarios, in addition to current practice as follows: (1) one-time; (2) every 5 years; and (3) annually."
"South African model input data include the following: 16.9% HIV prevalence, 1.3% annual incidence, 49% test acceptance rate, HIV testing costs of $6.49/patient, and a 47% linkage-to-care rate (including 2 sequential antiretroviral therapy regimens) for...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2011-02-14)
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