Prevalence, characteristics and challenges of late HIV diagnosis in Germany: an expert narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We aimed to review the landscape of late HIV diagnosis in Germany and discuss persisting and emerging barriers to earlier diagnosis alongside potential solutions.

Methods

We searched PubMed for studies informing the prevalence, trends, and factors associated with late HIV diagnosis in Germany. Author opinions were considered alongside relevant data.

Results

In Germany, older individuals, heterosexuals, and migrants living with HIV are more likely to be diagnosed late. The rate of late diagnosis in men who have sex with men (MSM), however, continues to decrease. Indicator conditions less often prompt HIV testing in women and non-MSM. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the absolute number of late diagnoses fell in Germany, but the overall proportion increased, probab

SUBMITTER: Boesecke C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10545628 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature