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In early July, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated guidelines on HIV screening. As with previous guidelines, the recommendations are rated A through I, based on the strength of the available evidence. Grade A recommendations are the strongest and indicate that there is good evidence that the service improves outcomes and that benefits substantially outweigh harms.
The USPSTF strongly recommends that clinicians screen for HIV in all adolescents and adults at increased risk for HIV infection. Individuals are considered to be at increased risk if they report at least one risk factor or receive care in high-prevalence (defined by the CDC as ≥1%) or high-risk clinical settings (such as STD clinics, correctional facil…