Use of fourth-generation rapid combined antigen and antibody diagnostic tests for the detection of acute HIV infection in a community centre for men who have sex with men, between 2016 and 2019

Abstract

Four Acute HIV Infections (AHI), with very high viral loads, have been detected with the "p24 Ag only" while the HIV Ab were still absent. Referral to the HIV unit and initiation of cART on the following working day contributed to improving persons' health and to reduce HIV transmission chain.