HIV ELISA and ECLIA tests are both highly accurate, but recent data shows that ECLIA (and its counterpart CLIA) outperforms ELISA in key areas like specificity, automation, and consistency. While ELISA remains the standard for HIV blood screening in China, studies reveal it has a higher rate of false positives, leading to unnecessary donor loss … Read more
When it comes to HIV testing, time is everything. The sooner an infection is detected, the faster treatment can begin, and the greater the chance of controlling the virus and preventing its spread. This is where HIV RNA and DNA PCR testing, powered by NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing), makes a crucial difference. Unlike standard … Read more
Syphilis and HIV have a well-documented connection, with each infection increasing the risk and severity of the other. Syphilis, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, has been on the rise globally, with health experts warning of its impact on HIV transmission. Medical research confirms that syphilis makes it easier to acquire and transmit HIV, while … Read more
Many believe that lesbians cannot get HIV, but that is not true. While the risk may be lower compared to other groups, it is not zero. HIV spreads through certain bodily fluids, and some situations can lead to transmission. Misinformation can lead to unnecessary risks. Understanding how it spreads and the best ways to prevent … Read more