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New HIV Infections Are Dropping Significantly, CDC Data Shows

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The decline was driven by a decrease in cases among 13- to 24-year-olds, particularly gay and bisexual males.

An HIV kit is shown in Washington, D.C.
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The number of new HIV infections is down significantly in the U.S., according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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