Interval Since Last HIV Test for Men and Women with Recent Risk for HIV Infection — United States, 2006–2016

Abstract

What is already known about this topic? CDC recommends routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening of persons aged 13–64 years and annual rescreening of persons at higher risk. Many persons at higher risk are not screened annually. What is added by this report? Analysis of 2006–2016 national population-based data found that the percentage of persons ever tested and median interval since last test remained unchanged. The median interval since last test among persons with recent HIV risk was shorter than that of other persons tested but exceeded 1 year. What are the implications for public health practice? Efforts to identify persons at higher risk and ensure that they receive annual HIV screening can reduce morbidity, mortality, and transmission to others. Integration of routine screening as standard clinical practice through existing strategies, such as electronic medical record prompts, or new, innovative strategies might be needed to increase repeat screening of persons with ongoing risk.