An individual with multiple high-risk links uncovered: an epidemiological investigation based on molecular network analysis

By combining molecular transmission network analysis with epidemiological investigations, one individual with multiple high-risk sexual links who was initially not included in the molecular cluster was promptly detected, potentially preventing further transmission by creating awareness of HIV status and provision of HIV treatment services. It is necessary to improve the molecular network monitoring and conduct high-quality epidemiological investigation on the identified key molecular clusters as soon as possible to find persons who would benefit from HIV treatment and prevention services.