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Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

사람면역결핍바이러스 감염의 진단

  • Shi Nae Yu ( Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
  • 유시내 (순천향대학교 의과대학 순천향대학교 천안병원 감염내과)
  • Received : 2024.01.08
  • Accepted : 2024.01.25
  • Published : 2024.02.01
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Abstract

Early diagnosis and early treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are essential for clinical and public health benefits. Diagnostic algorithms for early diagnosis are being emphasized, and rapid tests at the point of care have been expanded to improve voluntary testing rates. Despite advances in laboratory diagnostic tests, early HIV infection can still be missed due to window periods, and it is crucial to recognize the limitations of testing methods and the potential for false negative and false positive results.

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This work was supported by the Soonchunhyang University Research Fund.

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