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HIV testing recommended for most people

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JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

New recommendations from the U-S Preventive Services Task Force is now recommending all adults ages fifteen to sixty-five be tested for HIV.

Evidence shows those who are screened for the virus can potentially start treatment earlier in the disease process, which improves their outcome.

They are also less likely to spread the virus.

Previously the organization only recommended screening for those considered high risk and pregnant women.

The test would be conducted at routine doctor visits, unless the patient declines.

The recommendations are posted online for public comment for the next four weeks.

The CDC and other medical groups have released similar recommendations.

USPSTF Updated Recommendations link