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“Linkage to care” among people living with HIV – definition in the era of “universal test and treat” in a sub-Sahara African setting

7 Jul 2021

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BACKGROUND: Prompt linkage to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care after diagnosis is of utmost importance for individual health and reduction of HIV transmission. Different definitions for “linkage to care” have challenged comparisons as a public health marker. Its meaning in the era of “universal test and treat” has transformed in all settings, but is most relevant in sub-Sahara Africa, where the burden of...

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PMID: 34233008
DOI: 10.4414/smw.2021.20535

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