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6. HIV seroconversion illness
Author(s) -
Boyle Michael J,
Tindall Brett,
Cooper David A,
McMurchie Marilyn
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1993.tb121650.x
Subject(s) - seroconversion , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , immunology , intensive care medicine
HIV seroconversion is associated with characteristic clinical findings which reflect the first interaction of HIV with the host immune system. Recognition of the characteristic clinical illness associated with HIV seroconversion helps to establish an early diagnosis and obviates the need for further investigation or empiric therapy. It may also afford a unique opportunity to institute counselling to prevent the further spread of HIV in the community.