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All adult Americans should be HIV tested

An influential American committee calls for HIV screening of all Americans aged 15 to 65 years, irrespective of whether they are considered as high-risk individuals or not. The change may alleviate the stigma associated with HIV testing.

The guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), connecting to those from the U.S. disease control authority CDC.

Currently recommends health care law that adolescents and adults at increased risk of HIV tested.

Source; Reuters

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