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[The problem of screening for HIV infection in mentally retarded institutionalized subjects]

Boll Ist Sieroter Milan. 1988;67(1):77-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/89134444
Broggini M; Torre D; Divisione B di Medicina Generale, Ospedale Multizonale di Varese.

Abstract: Screening programs for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have been proposed to several categories of persons at increased risk for AIDS. On the other hand, it is still controversial if people with mental retardation may be candidates for mandatory screening. In our opinion, the reduced competence and diminished autonomy that characterize institutionalized mentally retarded subjects, it might be appropriate those who are uninfected from possible human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Adult English Abstract Female Human HIV Seropositivity Institutionalization Male Mass Screening Mental Retardation/*COMPLICATIONS JOURNAL ARTICLE

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