Conclusions from the HIV in Europe Copenhagen 2012 Conference and ways forward: working together for optimal HIV testing and earlier care.
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The objective of this article is to set the scene for this supplement by presenting and discussing the overall outcomes of the HIV in Europe Copenhagen 2012 Conference and how the HIV in Europe initiative intends to further address challenges and themes raised during the conference.
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"E" is for everything else, not least for expanding HIV testing in Europe.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- HIV medicine
دوره 14 Suppl 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013