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Advancements in medical care have significantly increased life expectancy in people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Antiretroviral therapy (ART) suppresses viral load, decreases morbidity and mortality, and reduces transmission to others. Timely identification of infected individuals and sustained care are integral to treatment success.
A recent U.S. surveillance report provides the following statistics based on data through 2011:
An estimated 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV infection, including 62,400 people aged 18 to 24 years and 5000 people aged 13 to 17 years.
Among those newly infected, 80% received medical care within 3 months of diagnosis, but this rate was lower among people aged 13 to 24 years (73…