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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Researchers from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust describe findings in HIV/AIDS co-infection
July 29th, 2008
According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, "HIV should preferably be diagnosed in its earlier stages. To optimize the chances of doing so, HIV testing in patients presenting with one of several indicator diseases and conditions is recommended." "Patients presenting with tuberculosis and other AIDS-defining conditions should be tested. Patients with sexually transmitted diseases should be offered an HIV test, as should patients with certain types of cancers and laboratory abnormalities. Governments should consider adopting opt-out testing for pregnant women," wrote B. Gazzard and colleagues, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust. The...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-29)
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