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Written question asked by Frank Dobson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 1987. It was answered by Lord Newton of Braintree (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 1987 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.


Written question

Question
Which variants of HIV virus are known to escape detection by current tests; & what are DHSS estimates of their prevalence; & by what procedures does DHSS monitor continuing development of variants of HIV virus.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119 c375-6W;119 c373-4W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
HIV/AIDS Screening Testing