HIV

HIV infection

Testing (at least annually) of all people likely to be at high risk for HIV infection, including those who use drugs illicitly and their sex partners, is recommended.

Sources

• CDC. Revised recommendations for HIV testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health-care settings. MMWR 2006;55(No. RR-14)Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• CDC. HIV/AIDS.Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  US Preventative Services Task Force. Screening for HIV: recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med 2005;143:32–7. (USPSTF does not have a recommendation on frequency of screening.)

For more information from IHS, visit our HIV/AIDS site.