HIV infection should no longer be detected at late stages in Italy

International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Massimiliano Lanzafame, Alessandro Castelli, Giovanni Mori, Sandro Vento
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108484
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Abstract

In their recent manuscript, Micheli et al. [1] outlined that “late HIV presentation continues to carry a heavy mortality burden” and that there is a “urgent need to enhance early HIV testing and linkage to care” in Italy, where around 60% of cases are diagnosed late [2].

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume
165
Pages
108484–108484
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN