Time for HIV-1/HIV-2 combination tests?

We should like to report the case of an individual in the Middle East infected with HIV-2 whose serum was negative by our routine ELISA tests for HIV-1. We propose that screening for HIV-2, in addition to HIV-1, be performed on individuals who are clinically determined to be at risk for HIV infectio...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of virological methods 1989-11, Vol.26 (2), p.219-221
Hauptverfasser:	Constantine, Niel T., Callahan, Johnny D., Watts, Douglas M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - diagnosis AIDS/HIV Biological and medical sciences Blotting, Western Combination test Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology HIV Antigens - analysis HIV-1 HIV-1 - immunology HIV-2 HIV-2 - immunology Humans Male Microbiology Techniques used in virology Virology
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Zusammenfassung:	We should like to report the case of an individual in the Middle East infected with HIV-2 whose serum was negative by our routine ELISA tests for HIV-1. We propose that screening for HIV-2, in addition to HIV-1, be performed on individuals who are clinically determined to be at risk for HIV infection. Commercially available HIV-1/HIV-2 combination tests may serve to identify both infectious agents.
ISSN:	0166-0934 1879-0984
DOI:	10.1016/0166-0934(89)90151-1