Monday, October 29, 2012

New Quick HIV Test for Babies in Africa

In Afica, where HIV is such an epidemic, early detection is necessary to ensure the best prognosis.  An untreated HIV positive baby will likely die before they turn two years old.  A company is testing out a new way of testing for HIV very early.  The test requires a drop of blood from the baby's heel and results are returned in just less than an hour. If the baby is HIV positive treatment will begin immediately.



The test works by detecting a low level of a core protein made by the virus.

Before, the test was sent out for processing and results would take 3 months. 

Read more HERE.

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