| human immunodeficiency virus infection in singapore--containment strategies. | the worldwide occurrence of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) since its advent in the united states in 1981 has resulted in a global dilemma on how best to reduce transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). in singapore, a national aids programme was established in 1985 to control the spread of the disease in the country. the programme included health care delivery, education of health care workers and the community, surveillance and counselling of individuals with high r ... | 1991 | 1929180 |
| human immunodeficiency virus infection in singapore--the first 50 cases. | as at 31 may 1990, fifty singaporeans with the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection had been detected. of these, nineteen had the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids). the majority of infected persons had been infected through sexual contact (homosexual 52%; bisexual 24%; heterosexual 20%) with men and women from countries where hiv infection was prevalent. the majority of infected patients (88%) were in the age range 20-39 years. there was one case of blood transfusion-associated a ... | 1990 | 2281356 |
| human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) antigen testing to detect hiv infection in female sex workers in singapore. | human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection is characterised by seroconversion after a ¿window¿ period of 2 to 3 months. after this period antibodies are usually detectable by screening tests (enzyme immunoassay or particle agglutination) confirmed by western blot analysis. we studied 1000 newly enrolled female sex workers who had not been previously tested for hiv to assess the usefulness of hiv antigen testing to improve the efficacy of hiv infection detection. blood was taken at enrollment f ... | 1995 | 8849183 |
| ophthalmic manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus infection in singapore. | the paper retrospectively reviews the spectrum of ophthalmic manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection in singapore between may 1995 and october 1996. one hundred and eighteen patients were examined for ocular abnormalities. criteria for examination were 1) visual complaints, 2) absolute cd4 count of less than 50 cells/ul, 3) patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-defining illness or 4) any relevant systemic illnesses which may have ocular involvement. only 25 pati ... | 1997 | 9494660 |
| improving the uptake of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) antenatal screening in a primary healthcare setting. | it has been well established that proper treatment and management of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)-infected mothers can decrease virus transmission to their fetuses. hiv screening of antenatal mothers attending government polyclinics was offered from 1998 at a subsidized cost of $5 and given on a voluntary basis. the polyclinics provide antenatal care to approximately 12% of pregnant mothers in singapore who belong mainly to the lower socio-economic group. the uptake of the hiv screening by ... | 2003 | 12625104 |
| human immunodeficiency virus testing in patients with newly-diagnosed tuberculosis in singapore. | infection with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) is the most well-known risk factor for the development of tuberculosis (tb). the joint statement by the american thoracic society, centers for disease control and prevention, and infectious diseases society of america recommends that all patients with tb undergo testing for hiv infection after counselling. we looked at physician compliance with this recommendation in singapore. | 2009 | 19495515 |