In the U.S, Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men are the people most affected by HIV. Gay and bisexual men accounted for 69 percent of new HIV diagnoses in 2018, according to the CDC.

Who is more susceptible to HIV infection?

exist Accepted partners (below) More susceptible to HIV infection than penetrative partners (above). The risk of HIV infection at the bottom is very high because the lining of the rectum is thin and can allow HIV to enter the body during anal sex.

What are the chances of contracting HIV?

The chances of contracting HIV through vaginal intercourse are as follows: Receptive penis-vaginal intercourse: 0.08% Penis penetration – vaginal sex: 0.04%

In what age group is HIV most common?

Highest number of people newly diagnosed with HIV in 2019 by age group 25 to 29 years old. From 2015 to 2019, HIV diagnoses increased among 13-24, 35-44, and 45-54 year olds. Diagnoses remained stable for people aged 25-35 and 55 years and older.

How long can you stay undetected?

When all viral load test results are in after at least six months Their first undetectable test result. That means most people need to be on treatment for 7 to 12 months to get a durable undetectable viral load.

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Can you go years undetected?

patients can Staying undetectable for 20 years on HIV treatment. In this study, researchers looked at whether treatment-naïve patients achieved <50 copies/ml and sustained good adherence, and how long they could maintain undetectable viral loads—whether the treatment regimen had maintenance Intrinsic capacity of viral load.