Earlier Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and More Counseling

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Editorials1 May 1989Earlier Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and More CounselingD. Peter Drotman, MDD. Peter Drotman, MDSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-110-9-680 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptIf physicians do not decide when and how tests for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are to be used, others will quickly do so. Examples are the compulsory premarital HIV antibody testing required of couples applying for marriage licenses in Illinois and the voter initiatives that have appeared on the California ballots (most recently, Proposition 102). The California initiatives have failed to gain passage twice, partly because of strong campaigns waged against them by the California Medical Association and professional public health organizations. These proposals continue to arise and find support because many citizens believe that not enough...References1. . AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes: August 1988, Provisional Data from the National Health Interview Survey. Washington, D.C.: U. S. Government Printing Office; 1988; DHHS Publication no (PHS) 89-1250. Google Scholar2. Human immunodeficiency virus infection in the United States: a review of current knowledge. MMWR. 1987;36 (Suppl S-6):1-48. MedlineGoogle Scholar3. LuiDarrowRutherford KWG. A model-based estimate of the mean incubation period for AIDS in homosexual men. Science. 1988; 240:1333-5. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. NorthfeltHaywardShapiro DRM. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a primary care disease. Ann Intern Med. 1988;109:773-5. LinkGoogle Scholar5. LoSteinbrookCookeCoatesWaltersHulley BRMTES. Voluntary screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection: Weighing the benefits and harms. Ann Intern Med. 1989;110:727-33. LinkGoogle Scholar6. Dickens B. Legal rights and duties in the AIDS epidemic. Science. 1988; 239:580-6. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. BroderFauci SA. Progress in drug therapies for HIV infection. Public Health Rep. 1988;103:224-9. MedlineGoogle Scholar8. Immunization Practices Advisory Committee. Prevention and control of influenza. MMWR. 1988;37:361-4, 369-73. MedlineGoogle Scholar9. . Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. MMWR. 1989;38:64-8, 73-6. MedlineGoogle Scholar10. . Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus infection: recommendations of the Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Tuberculosis. MMWR. 1989;38:[In press]. Google Scholar11. Recommendations for diagnosing and treating syphilis in HIV-infected patients. MMWR. 1988;37:600-2, 607-8. MedlineGoogle Scholar12. Pinching A. Prophylactic and maintenance therapy for opportunist infections in AIDS. Aids. 1988;2:335-43. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar13. Revision of the CDC surveillance case definition for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. MMWR. 1987;36(Suppl S-1):1-15. Google Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Centers for Disease Control Atlanta, Georgia PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByAIDS Psychiatry: Psychiatric and Palliative Care, and Pain Management¿Estamos diagnosticando a tiempo a las personas infectadas por el VIH?Patients unaware of their HIV status present to inner city accident and emergency department with respiratory complications.Factors associated with lack of awareness of HIV infection before diagnosis of AIDS.Attitudes to tracing and notifying contacts of people with HIV infection.Screening for Risk of HIV Exposure Using the A-I-D-S MnemonicPrevalence of human immunodeficiency virus risk factors in patients attending an accident and emergency department.Concerns about Hospital-Based Routine Human Immunodeficiency Testing ProgramsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus Education and Screening of Prenatal PatientsBiopsychosocial approach to the human immunodeficiency virus epidemicMonitoring the prevalence of HIV.BENEFITS OF HIV ANTIBODY TESTING IN SYMPTOM-FREE RISK GROUPS 1 May 1989Volume 110, Issue 9Page: 680-681KeywordsAIDSHIVHIV infectionsHealth promotionInfectious disease controlInfectious diseasesPrevention, policy, and public health Issue Published: 1 May 1989 PDF DownloadLoading ...