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Argentina

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Acute retroviral syndrome and high baseline viral load are predictors of rapid HIV
progression among untreated patients diagnosed during primary HIV infection in
Argentina
M.E. Socías O. Sued, N. Laufer, et al
(XVIII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Brazil

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Acceptability of self-conducted home-based HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Brazil: data from an on-line survey.
Lippman SA, Périssé AR, Veloso VG, et al
Cad Saude Publica. 2014 Apr;30(4):724-734.
Abstract
Evaluation of rapid tests for human immunodeficiency virus as a tool to detect recent seroconversion.
Girardi SB, Barreto AM, Barreto CC, et al
Braz J Infect Dis.2012 Sep 7
Abstract

Perceptions of HIV rapid testing among injecting drug users in Brazil.
Telles-Dias PR, Westman S, Fernandez AE, et al
Rev Saude Publica. 2007 Dec;41 Suppl 2:94-100.
Abstract

Advantages of the rapid HIV-1 test in occupational accidents with potentially
contaminated material among health workers.
Machado AA, Martinez R, Haikal AA et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 2001Jul-Aug;43(4):199- 201
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Evaluation of four rapid tests to detect HIV recent seroconversion
G.E. Cuccarolo, A.C. Vanni, L.R. Motta, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract
Evaluation of five simple rapid HIV assays for use with national HIV test algorithm in Brazil
L.R. Motta, A.C. Vanni, L.G.A. Borges, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Rapid HIV and AIDS testing in Curitiba, Brazil
M. Thomaz, R. Cubas , E. Seegmüller, E. Chomatas
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Dominican Republic

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Field Evaluation of the Determine Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Diagnostic Test in Honduras and the Dominican Republic
Carol J. Palmer, Jose M. Dubon, Ellen Koenig, et al.
J Clin Microbiol 1999 Nov;37(11):3698-700 Paper

French West Indies

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Use of HIV rapid tests in free and anonymous screening consultations in the French West Indies.
Cabié A, Bissuel F, Abel S, Huc P, Paturel L, Pierre-François S.
Med Mal Infect. 2009 Apr 3.
Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Rapid blood HIV testing in a free and anonymous counseling and testing facilities: experience in
a Caribbean French center
S. Abel, D. Noysette, N. Etore, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

First large-scale evaluation of a rapid immunoassay HIV test in French West Indies
F. Bissue, P. Huc C. Lepers , et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Guatemala

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

The introduction of HIV rapid test in a voluntary screening HIV service in Escuintla, Guatemala
L. Fernàndez, M. Sabidó, J. Figuerola, et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Guyana

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Rapid HIV testing during labor in Guyana for women of unknown HIV status – lessons for
resource-constrained countries
D. Vitalis, J. Woolford
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Honduras

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Field Evaluation of the Determine Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Diagnostic Test in Honduras and the Dominican Republic
Carol J. Palmer, Jose M. Dubon, Ellen Koenig, et al.
J Clin Microbiol 1999 Nov;37(11):3698-700 Paper

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
Performance of rapid HIV testing using Determine HIV-1/2 for the diagnosis of HIV infection during
pregnancy in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Viani RM, Hubbard P, Ruiz-Calderon J,
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Feb;18(2):101-4.
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Parallel rapid HIV testing during pregnancy or at delivery in Baja California, Mexico
R. Viani, M.R. Araneta, P. Hubbard
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Mother to child HIV transmission in a cohort of pregnant women diagnosed by means of rapid HIV testing at
Tijuana General Hospital, Baja California, Mexico
R. Viani, P. Hubbard, J. Ruiz-Calderon, et al
XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Utility of a facilitated consent for human immunodeficiency virus 1/2 (HIV1/2) rapid testing among
pregnant women in a Perinatal Center in Mexico City, Mexico
F.J. Ortíz Ibarra, N.G. Plazola Camacho, A. Esteves Jaramillo, et al
XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Mother to child HIV transmission in a cohort of pregnant women diagnosed at delivery or during
prenatal care by means of rapid HIV testing at tijuana general hospital, baja california, mexico
Viani R., Araneta M.R., Hubbard P., et al
(3rd IAS Conference)
Abstract

Performance of Rapid HIV Testing Using Determine HIV-1/2 for the Diagnosis of
HIV Infection during Pregnancy in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
R Viani , P Hubbard, J Ruiz-Calderon, et al
(12 CROI)
Abstract

Rapid HIV Testing of Women of Unknown HIV Status in Labor at Tijuana General
Hospital, Baja California, Mexico
R Viani, M Araneta, J Ruiz-Calderon, et al
(11 CROI)
Abstract

Peru

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Rapid HIV type 1 testing of women presenting in late pregnancy with unknown HIV status in
Lima, Peru.
Melvin AJ, Alarcon J, Velasquez C, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2004 Oct;20(10):1046-52
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Bringing health facilities to the people: HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) in a
public square
J. Carreazo, C. Anton, R. Ayarza, et al
(XVIII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Puerto Rico

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

From cultural adaptation to creation: a prevention intervention using the rapid HIV test
among Hispanic women
R. Torres, C. Hilerio, C. Zorrilla, L. Santiago
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Trinidad

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Assessing the HIV rapid test in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Trinidad.
Mungrue K, Sahadool S, Evans R, et al
HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2013 Aug 7;5:191-8.
Abstract

Uruguay

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Detection of HIV infection in pregnant women by rapid testing: a successful strategy to reduce its
vertical transmission
Quian J, Visconti A, Gutiérrez S, et al
Rev Chilena Infectol. 2005 Dec;22(4):321-6.
Abstract

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