Resumen de Does This Adult Patient Have Early HIV Infection?: The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review

Evan Wood, Thomas Kerr, Greg Rowell, Peter Phillips

• Importance Timely identification of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults can contribute to reduced mortality and likelihood of further HIV transmission. During the first 6 months after infection, known as early HIV infection, patients often report a well-described constellation of symptoms and signs. However, the literature examining utility of the clinical examination in identifying early infection has not been systematically assessed.

  Objective To assess the accuracy of symptoms and signs in identifying early HIV infection among adults.