CDC says HIV infection rates are falling!
This is great news! We're quickly getting to end of the epidemic!! FINALLY
Estimated HIV Incidence and Prevalence: Key Findings
Overall, the new HIV incidence estimates show signs of hope. Specifically, the estimated number of HIV infections in 2021 (32,100) fell 12% compared with 2017, driven by a considerable decrease (34%) among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men ages 13‒24 years. Data from the other reports suggest that increased reach of HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and treatment among this group contributed to the decline. There were no increases in HIV incidence for any populations in 2021 compared with 2017. HIV estimates for 2020 and 2021 should be interpreted with caution due to adjustments made to the CD4-based depletion model to account for the impact of COVID-19 on HIV testing and diagnosis in the United States.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | May 24, 2023 2:31 PM
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That is great news; however, sadly, with so much rampant barebacking going on amongst young people, it’s conceivable that someday a drug-resistant HIV strain will emerge, rendering current medicines ineffective.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | May 24, 2023 12:16 PM
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The case counts went down because weren't getting testd.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | May 24, 2023 12:20 PM
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I still think whores who are hotter than me should be punished for having so much hot sex! Scar them with the mpox!
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | May 24, 2023 12:27 PM
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in other news, mpox is rising!
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | May 24, 2023 12:28 PM
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[quote] The case counts went down because weren't getting testd.
No proof of that whatsoever. In fact testing rates have gone up,
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | May 24, 2023 12:50 PM
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Free HIV testing, free PreP, and Covid lockdown have certainly helped. Glad things are improving.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | May 24, 2023 1:01 PM
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At least in major cities, gay guys are on PrEP. In NY you can generally assume if you meet a sexually active gay in the scene he takes PrEP.
That's definitely the cause of this.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | May 24, 2023 1:07 PM
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Once we get the annual PrEP shot, it's game over for HIV.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | May 24, 2023 2:26 PM
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R5, did you even read OP’s post?
[quote]HIV estimates for 2020 and 2021 should be interpreted with caution due to adjustments made to the CD4-based depletion model to account for the impact of COVID-19 on HIV testing and diagnosis in the United States.
They literally had to change their methodology because so few people were being tested and diagnosed because of COVID.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | May 24, 2023 2:31 PM
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