HIV AND SURGERY: AN ISSUE ONLY FOR DEVELOPED COUNTRY? AN OVERVIEW FROM MOZAMBIQUE

EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alfonso M. T. Fumo, Nunzia Garofalo, Kajal D. Chhaganlal, Francesco Di Gennaro, Chiara Boscardin, Rita Laforgia, Angels De Palma, Giovanni Putoto, Damiano Pizzol
DOI: 10.3269/1970-5492.2016.11.12
Cited by: 1

Abstract

The high incidence of HIV, especially in sub-Saharan African countries, and the increase of life expectancy due to effectiveness antiretroviral therapies, have led to an increase of patients undergoing surgery interventions. To date there is still no definitive data on role, outcome and management of HIV positive surgical subjects. This paper reviews the more recent literature about HIV infection, highlighting the main pathologies treated by thoracic, abdominal and orthopedic surgery, without forgetting about other surgery branches. Particular attention was paid to Mozambique, a developing country with one of the highest levels of HIV incidence.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Global Health and Surgery HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
11
Issue
12
Pages
92–100
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN