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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Tests: HIV antigen/antibody test, p24 antigen
Conditions: Sexually transmitted diseases

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Better Health Channel: Sexually transmitted infections
Healthdirect Australia: Sexually transmitted infections
Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
National Association of People Living With HIV/AIDS (napwa)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA)

 

References
1. CDC - HIV basics
2. HIV in Pregnancy. Glenda E Gray and James A McIntyre BMJ 2007;334;950-953 doi:10.1136/bmj.39176.674977.AD
3. National Guidelines for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis after Non-Occupational Exposure to HIV
4. Kitahata, M. et.al. N Engl J Med 2009;360:1815-26.
5. Hutter, G. N Engl J Med 2009;360:692-8.


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