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Finland
       

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

  HIV prevalence surveys and rapid HIV-testing in needle exchange centres in Finland
H. Brummer-Korvenkontio , K. Liitsola , A. Ovaska , M. Salminen
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

France
       

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

  POSTER
Feasibility and acceptability of rapid HIV test (RHT) screening by French general practitioners (GP)
A. Wajsbrot, S. Bouée, R. Gauthier,  et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

POSTER

Community based rapid HIV-testing for MSM carried out by medical staff attracts young, highly educated, and
'soft sex' gay or bisexual men already accustomed to HIV-test routine (Checkpoint study, Paris, France)
J.-Y. Le Talec, C. Rouzioux, A. Velter, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

Feasibility of rapid HIV testing in six emergency departments in Paris area, the URDEP ANRS Study
E. Casalino, S. Firmin, A. Delobelle, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Frequent HIV testing in a community setting improves detection of acute and recent infections, among MSM
in Paris, France (Checkpoint study)

C. Rouzioux, J.-Y. Le Talec, G. Kreplak, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract


High rates of false negative results with oral fluid and blood specimens using different kits of
rapid testing for HIV diagnosis

J. Pavie, A. Rachline, B. Loze, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract


Italy
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Benefits of a rapid HIV test for evaluation of the source patient after
occupational exposure of healthcare workers.
Puro V, Francisci D, Sighinolfi L, et al.

J Hosp Infect.
2004 Jun;57(2):179-82.
Abstract

The Netherlands
       

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

 
Routine rapid HIV test is negative in 13% of newly diagnosed HIV infections in MSM at risk for STI
E.J.M. van Leent, M.S. van Rooijen, J.G. Middelburg, et al
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Rapid HIV testing in a one-hour procedure motivates MSM in the Netherlands to
take the test

S Van Loon, W Koevoets
(15IAC)
Abstract
 

Rapid HIV testing in a one-hour procedure motivates MSM in the Netherlands to take the test
CL  Van Loon, W M E Koevoets

(15IAC)
Abstract

Spain
       

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

 
POSTER
Are participants of a street-based HIV testing program able to perform their own rapid test and
interpret the results?
L. De la Fuente, M.E. Rosales, S. Santos, et al
(XVIII  International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster
     Abstract
 
POSTER
A
new approach to increase HIV serostatus knowledge in the Basque country, Spain: rapid
HIV test provided in pharmacies
D. Zulaica, A. Arrillaga, I. Sanz, et al
(XVIII  International AIDS Conference)
PDF Poster
     Abstract

Impact of rapid HIV test introduction in voluntary counseling and testing sites in Catalonia
L. Fernāndez, B. Rifā, R. Muņoz, et al
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

BCN checkpoint: three-year experience (2007-2009) of a community based centre for men who have sex
 with men in Barcelona shows high effectiveness in HIV detection
F. Pujol, M. Meulbroek, J. Saz, et al
 

United Kingdom
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Acceptability of perinatal rapid point-of-care HIV testing in an area of low HIV prevalence in the UK.
Stokes SH, McMaster P, Ismail KM.
Arch Dis Child. 2007 Jun;92(6):505-8
Abstract
 
Rapid HIV testing in a clinic setting.
Owen D, O'Farrell N.
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Jun;18(6):418-9
Abstract
 
A review of HIV point-of-care tests.
Dewsnap CH, Mcowan A.
Int J STD AIDS. 2006 Jun;17(6):357-9
Abstract
 
Modelling the cost effectiveness of rapid point of care diagnostic tests for the control of HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections among female sex workers.

Vickerman P, Watts C, Peeling RW, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Oct;82(5):403-12.
Abstract

Simple/rapid test devices for anti-HIV screening: do they come up to the mark?
Giles RE,
Perry KR, Parry JV

J Med Virol 1999 Sep;59(1):104-9

Abstract

"There is such a thing as asking for trouble": taking rapid HIV testing to gay venues is fraught with
challenges.
Prost A, Chopin M, McOwan A, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Jun;83(3):185-8.
Abstract
 
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster
 
 
Feasibility and acceptability of offering rapid HIV tests to patients registering with primary care in London
(UK): a pilot study

A. Prost, D. Wight J. Anderson, et al
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Promoting rapid HIV testing within African communities to address unmet needs of this at-risk group
M. Lima, W. Nutland, R. Lanek, E. Phiri
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 

Fastest - establishing a national programme of community based rapid HIV testing
P. Ward, N. Partridge2
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


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