HIV testing patterns: where, why, and when were persons with AIDS tested for HIV?

1995164 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Pascale Wortley · Florida Department of Health

Susan Y. Chu · Florida Department of Health

Theresa Diaz · Florida Department of Health

John W. Ward · Florida Department of Health

Brian Doyle · Florida Department of Health

Arthur J. Davidson · Florida Department of Health

Patricia J. Checko

Abstract

Most persons with AIDS were tested relatively late in their course of HIV infection, in acute health-care settings, and because of illness. Not knowing one's serostatus precludes early medical intervention and may increase transmission.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk HIV Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: AIDS

Volume 9, Issue 5, pp. 487-492

DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199509050-00011

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