Late Onset of Antiretroviral Therapy in Adults Living with HIV in an Urban Area in Brazil: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Introduction. Highly active antiretroviral therapy has been available since 1996. Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) leads to improved therapeutic response and reduced HIV transmission. However, a significant number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) still start treatment late. Objectiv...

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Main Authors: Priscila Ribeiro Guimarães Pacheco, Ana Laura Sene Amâncio Zara, Luiz Carlos Silva e Souza, Marília Dalva Turchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5165313