Cascade of Care for HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 359
Special Issue Editor
Interests: HIV; infection; HIV immunology; HIV prevention; infectious disease epidemiology
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Dear Colleagues,
The care cascade is a concept used to assess and improve the engagement of people living with HIV at various stages of HIV care and treatment. It helps identify gaps in the continuity of care and develop strategies to ensure that people living with HIV receive the health services and support that they need. This concept was so effective that it deserved to be transferred to other infectious diseases, especially hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and other sexually transmitted viruses.
This comprehensive approach ensures that individuals receive the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support that they need, ultimately improving their overall health and well-being. Promoting the well-being of people living with HIV goes beyond clinical care to address their overall quality of life and holistic health.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect research related to HIV, viral hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted viruses, covering topics ranging from early diagnosis and effective treatment to well-being and quality of life.
Prof. Dr. Justyna Dominika Kowalska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- HIV
- AIDS
- cascade
- linkage
- HCV
- HBV
- sexually transmitted infections
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