Estimation of HIV Incidence in the United States

Abstract

Context Incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States has not been directly measured. New assays that differentiate recent vs long-standing HIV infections allow improved estimation of HIV incidence. ConclusionsThis study provides the first direct estimates of HIV incidence in the United States using laboratory technologies previously implemented only in clinicbased settings. New HIV infections in the United States remain concentrated among men who have sex with men and among black individuals.

Participation in Online and Offline HIV Prevention Among Men who have Sex with Men who use the Internet to Meet Sex Partners in New York City

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