According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people with HIV have had the virus at least 3 years before diagnosis. Learning you status by getting tested is only step 1. If you’re diagnosed HIV positive getting into treatment quickly and staying in treatment is key to prolonging your life. Dr. Danica Wilson, Medical Director of the Chicago Healthcare Centers of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) which is the world’s largest sexual wellness foundation, joined BlackDoctor.org on World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) to discuss how to live healthy with HIV.
World AIDS Day: Advancements In Treatment
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