Journal article
Advanced HIV disease at presentation to care in Nairobi, Kenya: late diagnosis or delayed linkage to care?—a cross-sectional study
Abstract
BackgroundPresenting to care with advanced HIV is common in sub-Saharan Africa and increases the risk of severe disease and death; however, it remains unclear whether this is a consequence of late diagnosis or a delay in seeking care after diagnosis. The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to determine factors associated with advanced HIV at presentation to care and whether this was due to late diagnosis or delays in accessing …
Authors
van der Kop ML; Thabane L; Awiti PO; Muhula S; Kyomuhangi LB; Lester RT; Ekström AM
Journal
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2016
DOI
10.1186/s12879-016-1500-8
ISSN
1471-2334