An ongoing dialogue on HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases,
December 5th, 2008
New Case Definition for HIV Infection? Yawn …
The CDC has revised its case definition for HIV infection and AIDS, so that now laboratory evidence — a positive antibody test, or detectable HIV RNA or DNA – is required for the diagnosis. It’s not intended to guide clinical practice, but still — what took them so long? A clinical diagnosis of AIDS was only necessary […]
Paul E. Sax, MD
Contributing Editor
NEJM Journal Watch
Infectious Diseases
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