Atlanta is the metro area with one of the highest rates of HIV transmission. As shown in this article, the most important step in HIV management is diagnosis. But many patients drop out of care soon after being diagnosed with HIV. This means that they are aware of their diagnosis, but are not properly treating it. This allows them to have a high viral load and to be more infectious to other than if they were “undetectable” on the proper HIV medication. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with HIV, it is important to make sure that you are getting the proper care to ensure your health, your sexual partners and your community.
by rhowington