In developed countries, HIV is now a treatable medical condition and the majority of those living with the virus and on treatment remain fit and well. However a significant number of people in the United Kingdom are unaware of their HIV infection and remain at risk of being infected and of passing their virus to others. Late diagnosis is the most important factor associated with HIV-related morbidity and mortality in the UK.
It is in this context that the British HIV Association has issued new guidelines for HIV testing recommending that …