[Question #6252] New Information HIV
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
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Welcome to our Forum and thanks for your question. There has been a lot of media attention to the fact that this new strain has now been identified from specimens collected from three patients several years ago. The excitement over this new strain is not because current tests and therapies do not work but is because it provides new information on the pace of HIV evolution. Currently available tests reliable detect it and currently used therapies work just as well against it. Thus it is not something that would be missed by current testing. In answer to your specific questions:
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
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Yes, I would anticipate that rapid finger stick tests would also detect the new HIV type.
As you know, we provide up to three responses for each question. This is my 3rd response. Thus, as per forum guidelines, this thread will now be closed. Take care. Please don't worry about this new subtype. As I explained, it is of interest ONLY because of what it tells scientists about the evolution of HIV and NOT for any known clinical reason. EWH