Did the COVID-19 pandemic shift the landscape of late HIV diagnosis?

Key Points

• This research investigates whether the COVID-19 pandemic changed late HIV diagnosis rates in Italy.
• Analyzed prevalence and determinants of late HIV diagnosis and AIDS prevalence in Italy.
• Compared data collected before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Evaluated the mortality burden associated with late presentation of HIV.
• Late HIV diagnosis rates remained stable pre- and post-COVID-19.
• The mortality burden from late presentation of HIV remained significant.
• The findings highlight a continued need for early HIV testing and better access to care.