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High HIV incidence among HIV infected BUT undetected individuals seeking HIV voluntary counselling and testing services in the greater Masaka Region in Uganda

Obuku Andrew Ekii
Regina Nanyunja
Anjellina Rukundo
Barnabas Bakamutumaho
Misaki Wayengera
Monica Kuteesa
Joseph Oloro
Eugene Ruzagira
Ben Gombe
Carol Mugabo
Ronald Nkangi
Zahara Nakitto
Ayoub Kakande
Okumu Samson
Flavia Kisakye
Doreen Asio
Vincent Muturi Kioi
Pontiano Kaleebu
Ronald Kiwanuka
Andrew Abaasa
Kimbugwe Geofrey
Taasi Geofrey
Kakumba Kizito
Jan De Bont
Tobias Vudrigo
Andrew Ddamulira
Mary Amondi
Vincent Basajja
Jane Lunkuse
Freddie Mukasa Kibengo
Matt A. Price

2026Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

We demonstrated that incident HIV infection can be determined without assembling a longitudinal cohort. GeneXpert HIV-1 Viral Load assay can detect acute infection. There is no evidence that COVID-19 travel restrictions was associated with increased HIV Incidence rates in our communities.

Research topics

HIV Research and Treatment
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003843

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