Factors associated with long turnaround time for early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar
Background: A previous review of early infant diagnosis (EID) using polymerase chain reaction technology (PCR) under integrated HIV care (IHC) program in Myanmar revealed a low uptake of timely (within 6 to 8 weeks of babies’ age) EID and a long turnaround time (TAT) of receiving results. Objective:...
Main Authors: | Soe Thiha, Hemant Deepak Shewade, Sairu Philip, Thet Ko Aung, Nang Thu Thu Kyaw, Myo Minn Oo, Khine Wut Yee Kyaw, May Wint War, Htun Nyunt Oo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2017.1395657 |
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