Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 test results in patients with malaria and dengue infections

Clin Infect Dis. 2000 May;30(5):819. doi: 10.1086/313777.

Abstract

Six rapid enzyme immunoassays for the detection of HIV antibody were performed on paired sera from 66 patients with malaria and 9 patients with dengue. Kit specificities ranged from 77% to 100%, demonstrating that more data are needed on cross-reactivity with endemic diseases as the use of rapid HIV tests increases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • AIDS Serodiagnosis*
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Protozoan / immunology
  • Cross Reactions
  • Dengue / complications*
  • Dengue / immunology
  • False Positive Reactions
  • HIV Antibodies / blood*
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV-1 / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Malaria, Falciparum / complications*
  • Malaria, Falciparum / immunology
  • Plasmodium falciparum / immunology
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic

Substances

  • Antibodies, Protozoan
  • HIV Antibodies
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic