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- HIV is now considered a treatable condition due to advancements in highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), but many individuals are still diagnosed late, which can worsen their health outcomes.
- In Australia, 40% of HIV cases were diagnosed late in 2010, highlighting the need for improved awareness and testing practices.
- The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing risk factors and symptoms that may indicate HIV, encouraging healthcare providers to test patients early for better health results for both individuals and the community.
Article Abstract
Background: Since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be considered a treatable condition. In Australia in 2010, 40% of people had their HIV diagnosed late, where late is defined as CD4 <350 cells/mm³ (CD4 normal range = 450-1,500 cells/mm³). This late diagnosis can significantly impact on prognosis.
Objective: This article provides examples of late HIV diagnosis and an update of how and when to test for HIV in clinical practice.
Discussion: While HIV is usually diagnosed in those with identifiable risk factors, awareness of indications to test and potential HIV indicator diseases can provide the general practitioner with a cue to offer testing to a patient. Early diagnosis of HIV offers benefits to the patient and the community.
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