Early diagnosis and risk groups: comorbidities in newly diagnosed adults with HIV in Turkey

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the importance of early HIV diagnosis and the associated comorbidities in newly diagnosed adults in Turkey.
• Evaluated current screening practices for HIV in Turkey.
• Identified high-risk groups and sexually active individuals with relevant symptoms.
• Analyzed public health strategies to enhance access to testing.
• Early diagnosis significantly improves patient outcomes.
• Expanding screening can reduce HIV transmission rates.
• Stigma around HIV testing remains a barrier to early diagnosis.