Early identification of seronegative human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection with severe presentation

Abstract

Specific antibodies against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), usually used for diagnosis, almost invariably become detectable within 3 months of exposure. We report on a patient whose HIV infection was identified early by a combined antigen/antibody test, but seroconversion did not occur for 7 months, until the implementation of antiretroviral therapy. Copyright © 2007, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.