Late presentations among HIV-infected patients

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Bilek H. C., Deveci A., Tanyel E.

MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.35, no.2, pp.172-175, 2022 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.5472/marumj.1120546
  • Journal Name: MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.172-175
  • Keywords: HIV, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Late presentation, Turkey, VIRUS, DIAGNOSIS, MORTALITY, COHORT, IMPACT, DEATH, CARE
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The late diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and, therefore, initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the advanced stages of the disease is still a significant problem in many countries. This study aimed to define the prevalence of late presentation and advanced HIV disease among newly diagnosed HIV infected patients.