Late presentation for HIV diagnosis and care in Germany.

  • Alexander Zoufaly
  • M An der Heiden
  • U Marcus
  • C Hoffmann
  • Hj Stellbrink
  • L Voss
  • Jan van Lunzen
  • O Hamouda
  • ClinSurv Study Group

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Abstract

Antiretroviral therapy reduces mortality and morbidity in HIV-infected individuals most markedly when initiated early, before advanced immunodeficiency has developed. Late presentation for diagnosis and care remains a significant challenge. To guide public health interventions effectively it is crucial to describe the factors associated with late presentation.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number3
ISSN1464-2662
Publication statusPublished - 2012
pubmed 22093171