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HIV Testing: General
 
Miscellaneous Reports
 
  Performance of a parallel diagnostic algorithm for HIV diagnosis in low risk pediatric and obstetric patient populations.
 Chandramohan L, Vargas G, Dowlin M, et al
J Clin Virol. 2014 Aug 17. pii: S1386-6532(14)00307-2.
 Abstract

Low concentrations of HIV-1 DNA at birth delays diagnosis, complicating identification of infants for antiretroviral therapy to potentially prevent the establishment of viral reservoirs.
 Mitchell C, Dross S, Beck I,
Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
 Abstract

Impact of Proficiency Testing Program for Laboratories Conducting Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV-1 in Low to Middle-Income Countries.
Garcia A, Subbarao S, Zhang G, et al  
J Clin Microbiol. 2013 Dec 18
 Abstract

Cost effectiveness of interferon-γ release assay for TB screening of HIV positive pregnant women in low TB incidence countries.
 Kowada A.
 J Infect. 2013 Aug 22
 Abstract

Differences in Viral Load Testing Methodology May Play an Important Role in Optimizing the Initial Management of HIV-Infected Pregnant Women.
 Michalik DE, Batra JS.
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2013 Jul-Aug;12(4):
 Abstract

The reliability of point-of-care CD4 testing in identifying HIV-infected pregnant women eligible for
antiretroviral therapy.
 Mnyani CN, McIntyre JA, Myer L.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2012 Apr 6
 Abstract

Obstetric Providers' Knowledge, Awareness, and Use of CDC's HIV Testing
Recommendations and One Test. Two Lives.™
 Green DR, Anderson BL, Burke MF,  et al
 Matern Child Health J. 2011 Jun 29.
Abstract

Bayesian Estimation of the Time-Varying Sensitivity of a Diagnostic Test with Application
to Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV.
 Brown ER. 
Biometrics. 2010 Mar 2
 Abstract

Women

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The Pattern of Indeterminate Human Immunodeficiency Virus Test and Follow-Up Evaluation in
Pregnant Women.
 Jain S, Basraon S, Loeffelholz MJ, Patel JA.
Am J Perinatol. 2010 Dec
Abstract

The comparison of the performance of two screening strategies identifying newly-diagnosed HIV
during pregnancy.
 Boer K, Smit C, van der Flier M, de Wolf F |
Eur J Public Health. 2010 Nov 4.
Abstract

Women's opinions about routine HIV testing during pregnancy: implications for the opt-out approach.
Podhurst LS, Storm DS, Dolgonos S. 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2009 May;23(5):331-7.
 Abstract

A Little Bit Pregnant: Modeling How the Accurate Detection of Pregnancy Can Improve HIV
Prevention Trials.
Schreiber CA, Sammel M, Hillier SL, Barnhart KT.  
Am J Epidemiol. 2008 Dec 18
 Abstract
 
Patient Perceptions of Obstetrician-gynecologists' Practices Related to HIV Testing.
 Coleman VH, Morgan MA, Carlson R, et al  
Matern Child Health J. 2008 Jun 10.
Abstract
 
HIV-infected mothers' perceptions of uncertainty, stress, depression and social support during
HIV viral testing of their infants.
 Shannon M, Lee KA 
Arch Womens Ment Health. 2008 Jun 21.
 Abstract
 
Surveillance of mother-to-child transmission prevention programmes at immunization clinics:
the case for universal screening.
Rollins N, Little K, Mzolo S, et al
AIDS. 2007 Jun;21(10):1341-1347.
 Abstract
 
Rethinking Mandatory HIV Testing During Pregnancy in High HIV-prevalence Regions:
Ethical and Policy Issues.
Schuklenk U, Kleinsmidt A.
Am J Public Health. 2007 May 30;
 Abstract
 
Measurement of HIV-1 Viral Burden Utilizing Dried Spots of Whole Blood, Plasma and
Mother's Milk Collected on Filter Paper.
Ayele W, Schuurman R, Messele T, et al 
J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Jan 24;
 Abstract|
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in
Health-Care Settings
Branson BM, Handsfield HH, Lampe, MA et al
MMWR Recommendations and Reports Sep22, 2006 / 55(RR14);1-17
 Paper

Prenatal HIV tests. Routine testing or informed choice?
 Guenter D, Kaczorowski J, Carroll J, Sellors J.
 Can Fam Physician. 2003 Oct;49:1334-40.
Abstract

HIV detection in amniotic fluid samples. Amniocentesis can be performed in HIV pregnant
women?
Maiques V, Garcia-Tejedor A, Perales A, et al.  
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003 Jun 10;108(2):137-141.
Abstract

Implementation of expedited human immunodeficiency virus testing of women delivering
infants
in a large New York city hospital.
Webber MP, Chazotte C, Fox AS, et al.
Obstet Gynecol 2003 May;101(5):982-986
 Abstract

HIV testing, knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices among minorities: pregnant
women of North-African origin in southeastern France.
Messiah A, Rey D, Obadia Y, Rotily M, Moatti JP.
J Natl Med Assoc 1998 Feb;90(2):87-92
Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  

 
Rapid HIV tests as supplemental tests in pregnant women and others with reactive third-generation immunoassay results and unconfirmed western blots
 L. Wesolowski, K. Delaney, W. Meyer, et al
 (XIX  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Evaluation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus counseling and testing in incarcerated
pregnant women at Rikers Island, New York City
R Mahajan,  P Hubscher, FM  Parvez, et al 
(132 APHA)
 Abstract

Neonates/Infants

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnostic Testing of Infants at Clinical Sites in North America:
2002-2006.
 Read JS, Brogly S, Basar M, Scott G.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 May 27
 Abstract

Centrifugation improves the detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen in plasma from children born to mothers
infected with HIV-1.
Farías MS, Garcia MN, Dilernia D,et al
J Virol Methods. 2009 Jan 30.
 Abstract
 
LTR real-time PCR for HIV-1 DNA quantitation in blood cells for early diagnosis in infants born to seropositive
mothers treated in HAART area (ANRS CO 01).
Avettand-Fènoël V, Chaix ML, Blanche S, et al  
J Med Virol. 2008 Dec 23;81(2):217-223
 Abstract
 
Determining an optimal testing strategy for infants at risk for mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1
during the late postnatal period.
Brown E, Chi BH, Read JS,et al 
AIDS. 2008 Nov 12;22(17):2341-6.
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of seven rapid HIV tests to detect HIV-exposure and seroreversion during infancy.
Sherman GG, Driver GA, Coovadia AH.  
J Clin Virol. 2008 Sep 5.
 Abstract
 
The use of dried blood spots on filter paper for the diagnosis of HIV-1 in infants born to HIV
seropositive women.
 Jacob SM, Anitha D, Vishwanath R, et al 
Indian J Med Microbiol. 2008 Jan-Mar;2
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of Heel- or Finger-Stick Dried Whole Blood Spots (DBS) as an Alternative to Venous
Blood Collection for Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) -1 Infection in Vertically-
Exposed Infants in the Routine Diagnostic Laboratory.
Patton JC, Akkers E, Coovadia AH, et al
Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2006 Dec 13
 Abstract
 
Review of antenatal testing policies and practice for HIV and hepatitis C infection.
Spencer JD, Tibbits D, Tippet C, et al.  
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2003 Dec; 27(6): 614-9
Abstract
 
Use of polimerase chain reaction for neonatal diagnosis of human immunodeficiency
virus type
1 (HIV-1) perinatal infection
Mussi-Pinhata MM, Ferez MC, Covas DT, et al. 
J Pediatr (Rio J). 1994 Nov-Dec;70(6):338-43.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Rational Testing of the HIV-Exposed Infant.
Benjamin DK Jr, Miller WC, Fiscus SA et al.
Pediatrics Vol.108 No 1 July 2001, p e3 
 Paper
DNA  Studies
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Performance of HIV-1 DNA or HIV-1 RNA Tests for Early Diagnosis of Perinatal HIV-1 Infection
during Anti-Retroviral Prophylaxis.
Burgard M, Blanche S, Jasseron C, et al
J Pediatr. 2011 Aug 23
 Abstract

Early diagnosis of HIV-1-infected infants in Thailand using RNA and DNA PCR assays
sensitive to non-B subtypes.
Young NL, Shaffer N, Chaowanachan T,  et al.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2000 Aug 15;24(5):401-7
Abstract
RNA  Studies
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Performance of HIV-1 DNA or HIV-1 RNA Tests for Early Diagnosis of Perinatal HIV-1 Infection
during Anti-Retroviral Prophylaxis.
 Burgard M, Blanche S, Jasseron C, et al
J Pediatr. 2011 Aug 23
 Abstract

HIV-1 RNA detection in the amniotic fluid of HIV-infected pregnant women.
 Lobato AC, Aguiar RA, Aleixo AW,  et al
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2010 Aug;105(5):720-1.
 Abstract 

HIV-1 Phenotypic Susceptibility to Lopinavir (LPV) and Genotypic Analysis in
LPV/r-Naive Subjects With Prior Protease Inhibitor Experience.
Monno L, Saracino A, Scudeller L, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2003 Aug 1;33(4):439-447.
 Abstract 
 
Quantitation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Breast Milk.
Ghosh MK, Kuhn L, West J, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Jun;41(6):2465-2470.
 Abstract 

Quantitative RNA Testing for Diagnosis of HIV-Infected Infants.
Nesheim S, Palumbo P, Sullivan K et al.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2003 Feb 1;32(2):192-5
 Abstract 

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 RNA polymerase chain reaction reasonably
excludes infection in exposed infants.
Lujan-Zilbermann J, Bitar W, Knapp K, et al.
Pediatr Infect Dis J 2003 Jan;22(1):97-9
 Abstract 
 
Early diagnosis of HIV-1-infected infants in Thailand using RNA and DNA PCR assays
 sensitive to non-B subtypes.
Young NL, Shaffer N, Chaowanachan T,  et al.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2000 Aug 15;24(5):401-7
Abstract 

 
P24 Antigen
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Diagnostic utility of the p24 antigen assay as an inexpensive and reliable tool
for early perinatal HIV-1 diagnosis and estimation of timing of MTCT
M Singh, J Moodley, C Connolly, D Moodley
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Rapid HIV Tests
Rapid HIV Tests: United States
Brazil

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Delivering rapid HIV tests results after delivery: a threat to breastfeeding at birth.
 Oliveira MI, Silva KS, Gomes Junior SC, Fonseca VM.
 Rev Saude Publica. 2010 Feb;44(1):60-9.
 Abstract
Mexico

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Parallel Rapid HIV Testing in Pregnant Women at Tijuana General Hospital, Baja California, Mexico.
 Viani R, Araneta MR, Spector SA.
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2012 Oct 11.
 Abstract
Resistance Testing
 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Stage of the epidemic and viral phenotype should influence recommendations regarding
mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1.
 Hudson CP, Moodley J, Smith AN.
Lancet Infect Dis 2002 Feb;2(2):115-9
 Abstract
Amniocentesis
 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Amniocentesis in the HIV-infected pregnant woman: Is there still cause for concern in the era of combination antiretroviral therapy?
Andany N, Letchumanan M, Bondy L, et al
 Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2013 Fall;24(3):e91-5.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Amniocentesis in HIV Pregnant Women: 16 Years of Experience.
 Simões M, Marques C, Gonçalves A,  et al
 Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2013;2013:914272
 Paper

Amniocentesis in pregnant HIV-infected patients Absence of mother-to-child viral transmission in a series of selected
patients.
 Ekoukou D, Khuong-Josses MA, Ghibaudo N, et al
 Eur J Obtet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2008 Jun 25.
Abstract
Liquid Chromatography
 

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  POSTER
 Development of the first liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry assay for antiretrovirals in meconium
S. Himes, K. Scheidweiler K. Tassiopoulos, et al
 (XIX IAC)
 Poster    Abstract

Use of a liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) in vitro assay to quantify nevirapine (NVP), efavirenz (EFV) and lamivudine (3-TC) on dried blood-spot (DBS) samples: a strategy to evaluate adherence to prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission
E.H. Kouman, A. Martin, M.R. Adler, et al
 (XIX IAC)
 Abstract
 

 

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