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Immunology Diagnosis
Diagnostico en el Laboratorio de Inmunología
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WHO | Laboratory diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus

WHO | Laboratory diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus | Immunology Diagnosis | Scoop.it

provides a basic understanding of the principles of laboratory tests in the context of screening and diagnostic approaches, as well as antimicrobial susceptibility testing

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Download here the complete pdf: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/85343/1/9789241505840_eng.pdf

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HIV and AIDS Tutorial - The Biology Project - Good animations on ELIA and Western Blotting assays

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the pathogen which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This section includes information about HIV's interaction with the immune system, current treatments, and a problem set to test your knowledge.

To learn about diagnosing HIV infection, complete the ELISA Assay and Western Blotting Analysis activities in the Biology Project's Immunology section.

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OraQuick in Home Oral HIV Test: rapid HIV oral test, but useful?

OraQuick in Home Oral HIV Test: rapid HIV oral test, but useful? | Immunology Diagnosis | Scoop.it
The first in-home oral HIV test, based on the same test healthcare professionals have used for years
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-Results in 20 minutes

-Oral swab (no blood)

-Confidential

-FDA approved

-40 dollars/test

 

Useful? for whom?

A negative result with this test does not mean that you are definitely not infected with HIV, particularly when exposure may have been within the previous 3 months.If your test is negative and you engage in activities that put you at risk for HIV on a regular basis, you should test regularly.This product should not be used to make decisions on behavior that may put you at increased risk for HIV.
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