Report of a False Positive Rapid HIV Test Due to Hepatitis A in a U.S. Army Soldier
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Research in HIV AIDS and Prevention - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
A 25 year old, single, active duty soldier presented to a clinic in Afghanistan complaining of malaise, fatigue, acholic stools, and mild jaundice over a 5- to 7-day period. He had significantly elevated liver transaminase levels approaching 5000 U/L and a positive rapid human immunodeficiency (HIV) 1 antibody test. Ultimately, the patient was found to have a false positive rapid HIV-1 antibody test due to acute hepatitis A virus infection. This case report describes his evaluation and outcome, in addition to exploring possible causes of false positive HIV screening.
Authors and Affiliations
Contrina A Huffman, Rachel N. Barts, Cristóbal S. Berry-Cabán, Y. Sammy Choi
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- DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-14-541
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