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MTN-016 TRAININGInfant HIV TestingUrvi M Parikh, Ph.D.University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAUSA

An infant should be tested for HIV infection in MTN-016If the infants mother:Is known to be HIV-infectedIs newly diagnosed with HIV infectionIs HIV infected and breastfeedingRequests itIf there is suspected exposure to HIV

WHEN can an infant be tested for HIV infection in MTN-016?At a scheduled visitMonth 1Month 6Month 12At an interim visit6 weeks6 months + 2 weeks12 months + 2 weeksRefer to the Flow Chart for Testing HIV Exposed Infant within MTN-016

MTN-016 SSP

Testing HIV Exposed Infant within MTN-016

HOW should an infant be tested for HIV infection in MTN-016?DNA PCRRNA PCR

Do not use:HIV Rapid TestHIV Western Blot

Refer to the Algorithmn for Infant HIV Testing

MTN-016 SSPAppendix 12-2Page 12-11

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