'Tests Unreliable’ (Press, 29 April 1988)
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Summary: 'Tests Unreliable’ (Press, 29 April 1988)
A survey commissioned by the Bavarian State Parliament has revealed that H.I.V. tests are largely unreliable in determining exposure to the A.I.D.S. virus. The study involved 11,824 individuals, and while the initial results indicated that 529 tested positive for H.I.V., a subsequent test on this same group showed that only 359 samples remained positive. Karl Heinz Mueller, representing the Bavarian parliamentary commission on A.I.D.S. in Munich, explained that certain health conditions, such as rheumatism, can lead to the production of antibodies that may mistakenly appear similar to those associated with the A.I.D.S. virus. This revelation raises concerns about the accuracy of current testing methods and highlights the need for more reliable diagnostics in the field of A.I.D.S. research and management.
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