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How Can HIV Testing Become Universal?

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/062313_3.mp3

In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for universal testing of the human immunodeficiency virus between the ages of 13 and 64, because over 25 percent of the HIV population was unknowingly living with the virus. Lee Wilbur, M.D., talks about the highly successful program at Wishard Hospital and how his team identifies those who need to be tested. Dr. Wilbur’s goal is to decrease the stigma of being tested for HIV and normalize HIV testing.