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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission continues globally, disproportionately affecting key populations.
  • Late diagnosis of HIV undermines prevention efforts and leads to poorer health outcomes.
  • Missed diagnoses by healthcare practitioners contribute to delayed treatment initiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS.
  • To recommend a clinical approach for timely HIV diagnosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of screening at-risk populations and considering HIV in symptomatic individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of HIV/AIDS epidemiology and pathophysiology.
  • Formulation of a clinical guideline for HIV diagnosis.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to late HIV diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • HIV disproportionately affects men who have sex with men, injection drug users, and individuals from endemic regions.
  • Late diagnosis is a significant barrier to effective HIV prevention and management.
  • A systematic approach to screening and differential diagnosis is essential.

Conclusions:

  • Continued screening of high-risk populations for HIV is recommended.
  • Healthcare providers must maintain a high index of suspicion for HIV in patients presenting with relevant symptoms.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving patient outcomes and controlling HIV transmission.