Primary Care of the Newly Diagnosed HIV-Infected Patient in Developed Countries

  • Author: Mary W. Montgomery, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 8/20/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • Improvements in ART efficacy have increased life expectancy in HIV-infected patients
  • Primary care and preventive healthcare interventions are now more important for HIV-infected patients
  • Provision of comprehensive primary care to HIV-infected patients will allow them to take full advantage of the benefits of ART

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