The U.S.
Preventative Task Force has recently recommended that physicians to administer
a routine HIV test for everyone ages 15 to 65. The goal of this recommendation
is to reduce the prevalence of HIV in the United States.
Among the
nearly 1.2 million people infected with HIV, approximately 20 to 25 percent are
unaware of their positive status. Most cases of HIV are asymptomatic making it
difficult to diagnose but easy to spread. Routine HIV testing could
potentially catch many of these undiagnosed cases and enable early HIV
treatment to take place. Additionally, making a HIV testing a regular part of a
check-up may reduce stigma around this important health practice.
Routine
HIV testing would be similar like cholesterol testing—it’s just a normal part
of a checkup!
What do
you think about these new recommendations for routine HIV testing? Please
share!
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