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This information sheet points out that the fungus Cryptococcus is the most common cause of meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa, and is a leading cause of death among people with HIV. Although it is not possible to prevent the initial infection with Cryptococcus, screening for cryptococcal antigen can...

This report discusses the problem of the increase in the number of false-positive oral fluid reactive rapid tests in New York City. In January 2004, the city introduced on-site rapid HIV testing in STD clinics. This was replaced by oral fluid testing with the OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody...

This report summarizes results of an analysis of District of Columbia (DC) HIV case surveillance data, HIV testing data, and data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to describe recent trends in HIV disease and testing. The DC Department of Health used HIV case surveillance data for...

This poster says that even if a person feels healthy and has no symptoms, he/she can still have hepatitis C. It says that everyone born between 1945-1965 should get tested for HCV, because if left untreated, it can lead to cancer. This poster is also available in a larger size (24 x 36 in.) at http...

The toolkit is to offer a package of evaluation materials that can be used to determine the effect that expanded HIV screening activities has on patient attitudes toward and accepting HIV testing. Health care organizations and providers can use the results from the evaluation toolkit for a number of...