Is early HIV infection diagnosis at a reference center a reality in the state of Ceara?

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Early diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) can decrease transmission and significantly affect morbidity and mortality; however, Brazil still confronts the reality of late HIV diagnosis. METHODS: Medical records of 284 HIV-positive patients were reviewed in this cross-sectional study. RESULTS: Of all patients, 28% were diagnosed in the context of health assessments, whereas 27% were symptomatic at diagnosis. Early HIV infection (Group 1) was diagnosed in 60.2% of participants. They were younger than those with late diagnosis (Group 2) (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the need for strategies to increase HIV testing in asymptomatic individuals and older patients.

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Main Authors:	Sombra Neto,Luis Lopes, Baracho,Monya Garcia, Farias,Geysa Maria Nogueira, Lima,Danielle Malta, Colares,Jeová Keny Baima, Távora,Lara Gurgel Fernandes
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822018000400518
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