Animated Infographic for Media Use/Repost

HIV Testing and Treatment for Health and Prevention: How HIV Transmissions Decrease as People Go Through Care

In a first-of-its-kind analysis, CDC authors estimated the number of HIV transmissions in the U.S. attributable to people at five consecutive stages of HIV care (including with those who are unaware of their infection, those who are retained in care and those who have their virus under control through treatment). The animated infographic below uses these data to illustrate the critical role of HIV testing, care, and treatment for protecting the health of those with HIV and for preventing transmission to others.

Please note that this animated infographic is for media use/reprint. If you are a member of the general public and seek additional information about HIV, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/. If you have additional questions, please call 1(800) CDC INFO or email cdcinfo@cdc.gov.