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ORASURE ORAL HIV TESTING

Received Dec 12, 2005

Report MW4004103 · MDR key 654783

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  • False Positive Result

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  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

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Description of Event or Problem

A PROMISING NEW ORAL HIV TEST THAT USES FLUID SWABBED FROM THE MOUTH TO QUICKLY AND EASILY DETECT THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES AIDS INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED A QUARTER OF THE PEOPLE WHO TESTED POSITIVE, (47 PEOPLE) CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS FOUND.