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  • Title: An in vitro qualitative assay for the detection of antibodies to HIV type 1/2 contained in human saliva.
    Author: Chakrabarti T, Mukherjee KK, Neogi DK, Bhattacharyya N, Pal S, De PN, Chakraborty MS.
    Journal: J Commun Dis; 1996 Jun; 28(2):107-10. PubMed ID: 8810145.
    Abstract:
    There is ample evidence that saliva contains secretory antibody against most infections. Therefore, saliva has been recommended as a non invasive, safe and effective alternative to serum, for HIV antibody testing. The present study attempted comparative evaluation of antibody detection by serum and saliva specimens in laboratory by ELISA and Western Blot for diagnosis of HIV infection in the Indian situation. From a study of 42 test sera it is concluded that test apart from its simplicity and reproducibility, is almost free from any false positive and false negative reactions.
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