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Amplifying and Quantifying HIV-1 RNA in HIV Infected Individuals with Viral Loads Below the Limit of Detection by Standard Clinical Assays
Published on: September 26, 2011
Can the low HIV prevalence in Hong Kong be maintained?
Michael Kam-tim Chan1, Shui-shan Lee
1Special Preventive Program, Department of Health, Hong Kong, Kowloon. mktchan@dhspp.net
Abstract:
Hong Kong is an area with low HIV prevalence. Public health services provided through the methadone clinics and public sexually transmitted diseases clinics have contributed to the control of HIV in Hong Kong. Nevertheless, surveillance indicates that HIV infections are increasing, especially in young male Chinese. The seropositivity rate of HIV in injection drug users is also increasing. A significant number of sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis and gonorrhoea, continue to occur. Continuing vigilance is required to prevent an increase in HIV infections.