[Missed opportunities in HIV detection: experience in a referral hospital].

Authors

Sara Gómez-García, Elena Tapia-Moral, Javier Gamazo-Herrero, Laura Rodríguez-Delgado, Cristina Novoa-Fernández, Marina García de Vicuña-Oyaga, Laura Rodríguez-Fernández, Pablo Tellería-Gómez, Sara Miranda-Riaño, Carlos Dueñas-Gutiérrez

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Revista espanola de quimioterapia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Quimioterapia. Jul 08, 2026. Epub Jul 08, 2026.

Abstract

Late diagnosis of HIV infection continues to be a significant public health challenge. The objective of the study was to analyze the frequency of late diagnosis and missed diagnostic opportunities among newly diagnosed cases of HIV infection.
A retrospective observational study including newly diagnosed HIV cases between 2017 and 2024 was conducted, evaluating demographic and clinical variables and routes of transmission, as well as previous contact with the healthcare system.
103 patients were analyzed, most of whom were men (86.5%). The main route of transmission was sexual among men who have sex with men (61.2%). 44.7% of cases were diagnosed late, and 25.2% had advanced disease. 87.4% had previous healthcare contact, and in 49.5% of cases, diagnostic opportunities had been missed.
Strengthening early detection is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality and curb HIV transmission.

PMID:
42417842
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 08 Jul 2026.

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