Anti-HIV2 antibody research in Kinshasa, Zaire
Goussard, B.; Zabe, D.; Meudec, J.M.; Karhemere, B.; Salaun, J.J.
Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique et de Ses Filiales 82(4): 447-450
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9085 PMID: 2805181 Document Number: 333887
880 suspect sera were analysed for HIV2 antibodies (ELISA, Western Blot) during the 2nd and 3rd trimester of 1988. Results show that Kinshasa is not yet an endemic zone for this virus. The authors recommend the use of a mixed test for diagnostics.
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