Age-Associated Trends in Diagnosis and Prevalence of Infection with HIV Among Men Who Have Sex with Men — United States, 2008–2016

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• Journal Article:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Personal Author:
  Mitsch, Andrew ; Singh, Sonia ; Li, Jianmin ; Balaji, Alexandra ; Linley, Laurie ; Selik, Richard
• Description:
  In 2016, two thirds of diagnosed human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections in the United States were attributed to male-to-male sexual contact (1). The risk for sexual acquisition and Transmission of HIV changes through the lifespan (2); to better guide Prevention efforts for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM*), CDC analyzed National HIV Surveillance System| (NHSS) data for MSM aged ≥13 years by age group (13-29, 30-49, and ≥50 years) in 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC). During 2008-2016, the annual number of diagnoses of HIV infection increased 3% per year among MSM aged 13-29 years, decreased 4% per year among those aged 30-49 years and was stable for MSM aged ≥50 years. The number of HIV diagnoses among MSM aged 13-29 years was four times that of MSM aged ≥50 years. During 2008-2015, the number of MSM aged ≥50 years living with diagnosed HIV infection (prevalence of HIV infection) increased an average of 11% per year and at year-end 2015 was three times that of MSM aged 13-29 years. Racial/ethnic disparities in HIV infection persisted, particularly among younger black/African American MSM who accounted for 49% of all diagnoses among MSM aged 13-29 years during 2008-2016. To avert the most infections and improve health outcomes (3), sexually active MSM at risk for HIV infection should be tested at least once a year, and, if positive, linked to and retained in HIV medical care to achieve viral suppression (4). Those tTesting negative should be provided HIV Prevention services, including preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) (5).
• Subjects:
  Adolescent Adult Age Distribution Ethnicity Health Status Disparities HIV Infections Homosexuality, Male Humans Male Middle Aged Racial Groups Residence Characteristics Young Adult

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• Source:
  MMWR Morbidity Mortal Weekly Rep. 67(37):1025-1031.
• Series:
  Weekly Report: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• DOI:
  http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6737a2
• ISSN:
  0149-2195 (print) ; 1545-861X (digital)
• Pubmed ID:
  30235184
• Pubmed Central ID:
  PMC6147418
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Pages in Document:
  7 pdf pages
• Volume:
  67
• Issue:
  37
• Collection(s):
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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