Historique
Rapport
Biological testing for HIV, hepatitis B and C infections
Auteur(s) :
PROTTO, J. P. ;
PLASSCHAERT, S. ;
SARTOR, F. ;
WALCKIERS, D.
Année
2004
Page(s) :
42 p.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Éditeur(s) :
Brussels : Scientific Institute of Public Health, Unit of Epidemiology
, IPH/EPI Reports N°2004-011
Domaine :
Hors addiction / No addiction
Discipline :
MAL (Maladies infectieuses / Infectious diseases)
Résumé :
This report aims to describe the different biological tests available for HIV, HBV and HCV infections and to provide elements to choose the more appropriate testing technique for epidemiological surveys, accounting for validity, feasibility and price. Advantages and disadvantages of different testing techniques are discussed. The choice of specimens collected depends on logistics, investigated populations and sites selected, and the testing strategy. Direct and indirect costs should also be considered in assessing the costs linked to the use of a testing technique.
Affiliation :
Scientific Institute of Public Health, Unit of Epidemiology, Drugs programme
Belgium
Belgium
Cote :
E00727