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Review
. 2013 May 23:2013:287269.
doi: 10.1155/2013/287269.

Rapid Point-of-Care Testing for Detection of HIV and Clinical Monitoring

D R Arora  1 , Megha Maheshwari, B Arora
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Review

Rapid Point-of-Care Testing for Detection of HIV and Clinical Monitoring

D R Arora et al. ISRN AIDS. .

Abstract

Reversing and arresting the epidemic of HIV are a challenge for any country. Early diagnosis and rapid initiation of treatment remain a key strategy in the control of HIV. Technological advances in the form of low-cost rapid point-of-care tests have completely transformed the diagnosis and management of HIV, especially in resource limited settings, where health infrastructure is poor and timely access to medical care is a challenge. Point-of-care devices have proven to be easy to transport, operate, and maintain, and also lower-skilled staff is equally able to perform these tests as compared to trained laboratory technicians. Point-of-care tests allow rapid detection of HIV allowing for rapid initiation of therapy, monitoring of antiretroviral therapy and drug toxicity, and detection of opportunistic infections and associated illnesses.

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