Is early HIV infection diagnosis at a reference center a reality in the state of Ceara?
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(4): 518-522, July-Aug. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
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 subject:
Referral and Consultation
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HIV Infections
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Early Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de Fortaleza/BR
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