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.

Published May 23 2023 1:07PM EDT

An HIV kit is shown in Washington, D.C. — Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post via Getty

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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New HIV Infections Are Dropping Significantly, CDC Data Shows

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

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