Here is a report from the MMWR worth reading. It is a state of the art update on the HIV epidemic in the USA.
Some of the statistics are truly eye opening, even for an infectious diseases specialist like me.
The graph below speaks volumes.
Some of the statistics are truly eye opening, even for an infectious diseases specialist like me.
The graph below speaks volumes.
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| Source: CDC-MMWR |
- About 1.2 million people are HIV positive in the USA; 80 % are aware of their infection and 20% are not.
- 77% of HIV infected adults are linked to care but only 51% remain in care.
- Only about 28% of people with HIV will have successful treatment (suppressed viral load)
Clearly, tremendous strides are needed to curb the HIV epidemic and include increased testing for HIV, ongoing (retention of) HIV medical care and increased adherence to treatment.
