Screening for Antibody to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Case Study Title
Screening for Antibody to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Setting
United States
Type of Agent
Biological
Specific Agent
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Modes of Transmission
Person-to-person contact
Modes of Transmission
Competencies Addressed
Screening
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learning Objectives
- Define and perform calculations of sensitivity, specificity, predictive-value positive and predictive-value negative.
- Describe the relationship between prevalence and predictive value.
- Discuss the trade-offs between sensitivity and specificity.
- List the principles of a good screening program.
Student Manual
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