Estimates of HIV-1 incidence based on serological methods: a brief methodological review Estimativas de incidência da infecção pelo HIV-1 baseadas em métodos sorológicos: uma sumária revisão metodológica

The paper reviews the serological methods employed in the estimation of HIV incidence based on cross-sectional studies, as well as the main findings from studies carried out in Brazil that have used such methods. Each method is briefly described, as well as their advantages and limitations. The diff...

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Main Authors: Mariza Gonçalves Morgado, Francisco Inácio Bastos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 2011-01-01
Series:Cadernos de Saúde Pública
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X2011001300002