Evaluation of simple rapid HIV assays and development of national rapid HIV test algorithms in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Suitable algorithms based on a combination of two or more simple rapid HIV assays have been shown to have a diagnostic accuracy comparable to double enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or double ELISA with Western Blot strategi...

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Main Authors: Mbwana Judica, Sufi Jaffer, Urassa Willy K, Aboud Said, Lyamuya Eligius F, Ndugulile Faustin, Massambu Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/19