We assessed the impact of early antiretroviral treatment (ART) on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody detection by rapid tests in 44 individuals after several years of successful ART. HIV self-tests and point-of-care tests were negative in 30% and 7%-9% of cases, respectively. These data reinforce the message that patients should never be retested after entering HIV care.
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