Special Considerations in the Management of HIV-Infected Adolescents
Summary
- Same-sex contact is the predominant risk factor for HIV transmission among male youths in the United States, whereas heterosexual transmission is the leading risk factor for female youths (Table 1)[CDC HIV Surveillance Adolescents]
- Nearly 50% of HIV-infected adolescents aged 13-24 years may be unaware of their HIV status[AIDSVu]
- CDC guidelines on HIV testing recommend that opt-out, voluntary HIV screening should be a routine part of clinical care for all patients aged 13-64 years in all healthcare settings (Management Guidelines)[Branson 2006]
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