Abstract
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. Medical records of 284 HIV-positive patients were reviewed in this cross-sectional study. 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). These findings highlight the need for strategies to increase HIV testing in asymptomatic individuals and older patients.
Highlights
Diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)) can decrease transmission and significantly affect morbidity and mortality; Brazil still confronts the reality of late HIV diagnosis
Introduction: Early diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) can decrease transmission and significantly affect morbidity and mortality; Brazil still confronts the reality of late HIV diagnosis
Medical records of 284 HIV-positive patients were reviewed in this cross-sectional study
Summary
Diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) can decrease transmission and significantly affect morbidity and mortality; Brazil still confronts the reality of late HIV diagnosis. HIV infection (Group 1) was diagnosed in 60.2% of participants. Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for strategies to increase HIV testing in asymptomatic individuals and older patients.
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