Outcome of missed diagnosis of HIV infection.
The potential benefits of early intervention in HIV infection with antiretroviral therapy and prophylaxis for opportunistic infections are well recognised. In contrast, data on the consequences of a missed diagnosis of HIV infection are limited. Two recently published studies address this issue.
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, NSW.
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care