作者: Elizabeth A. DiNenno , Joseph Prejean , Kevin P. Delaney , Kristina Bowles , Tricia Martin
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摘要: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended in 2006 that sexually active gay, bisexual, other men who have sex with (MSM) be screened human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at least annually. A workgroup comprising CDC external experts conducted a systematic review of the literature, including benefits, harms, acceptability, feasibility annual versus more frequent screening among MSM, to determine whether evidence was sufficient change current recommendation. Four consultations managers public nonprofit HIV testing programs, clinics, mathematical modeling were provide input on programmatic scientific evidence. Mathematical models predicted than MSM could prevent some new infections would cost-effective screening, but this considered insufficient due study design. Evidence supports CDC’s recommendation MSM...