title: [Delay in diagnosis of HIV infection].
abstract: Late presentation of HIV is common. It has been associated with greater risk of AIDS, death, lower immunological response, greater toxicity and a higher probability of transmission. In this study we review the impact of different definitions in terms of mortality and morbidity, associated factors, economic implications, as well as strategies for increasing diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Epidemiología, Agencia de Salud Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, España. polalla@aspb.cat
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: García de Olalla
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Reyes
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Caylà
mesh_terms: D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors