New report finds gaps in HIV testing, diagnosis and prevention

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Add as preferred source Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels A new study from La Trobe University has identified significant gaps in HIV testing, diagnosis and prevention that are leaving some people vulnerable to infection, despite major advances in treatment and care.

The Newly Positive study , completed by the Australian Research Center in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), found many participants had interacted with the health system before their diagnosis, but HIV testing was either not offered or key warning signs were missed.