Improved simplified clinical algorithm for identifying patients eligible for immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy for HIV (SLATE II): protocol for a randomized evaluation

Improved simplified clinical algorithm for identifying patients eligible for immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy for HIV (SLATE II): protocol for a randomized evaluation

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends rapid (≤ 7 days) or same-day initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for HIV-positive patients. South Africa adopted this recommendation in 2017, but multiple clinic visits, long waiting times, and delays for laboratory tests remain c...

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Main Authors: S Rosen, M Maskew, A T Brennan, M P Fox, L Vezi, P D Ehrenkranz, W D F Venter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Antiretroviral therapy
Same-day
Treatment initiation
Africa
South Africa
Protocol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2928-5

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