Anderson JS, Bal J, Moore R, Russell DB; Australasian Society for HIV Medicine. Conference.
Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1999 Dec 9-11; 11: 140 (abstract no. P31).
The Carlton Clinic, Carlton, Victoria.
Introduction: In the past 18 months concerns about long term toxicities have emerged. There has been a perception of a shift away from early treatment of HIV. To test this perception it was decided to review antiretroviral use in the first few months after diagnosis for patients diagnosed at different times. Method: Retrospective Observational Database Review of antiretroviral use in first 12 months after diagnosis in patients attending a primary care HIV practice, The Carlton Clinic. Results: Between January 1st 1996 and December 31st 1998 97 people were diagnosed with HIV infection at our clinic. The sample was divided into three cohorts based on year of diagnosis. (Table: see text) Comparing a cohort diagnosed between June 96 and May 97 with one diagnosed between June 98 and May 99 after six months will be presented. To data 5% of the first cohort and 30% of the second cohort had not been put on treatment after six months. Conclusion: Although numbers are small, this study suggests that antiretroviral use is dropping in this high caseload practice. The enthusiasm of 1996 for early treatment may have been tempered by the reality of problems with long term toxicities and adherence. The question of "were we wrong?" will be discussed.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Anti-HIV Agents
- HIV
- HIV Antibodies
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Humans
- utilization
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UI: 102242817
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