Rapid self testing for HIV infection

Merson et al comment on some the benefits of home access testing for HIV infection. The benefits are accompanied by concerns about the quality, use and impact of self-tests.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1997-02, Vol.349 (9048), p.352-353
Main Authors: Merson, Michael H, Feldman, Eric A, Bayer, Ronald, Stryker, Jeff
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Bioethics
Biological and medical sciences
False Positive Reactions
HIV
HIV Infections - diagnosis
Home Care Services
Home medical tests
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Immunodeficiencies
Immunodeficiencies. Immunoglobulinopathies
Immunopathology
Medical sciences
Public Policy
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Risk Assessment
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Summary:Merson et al comment on some the benefits of home access testing for HIV infection. The benefits are accompanied by concerns about the quality, use and impact of self-tests.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(96)08260-8