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Routine, Opt-Out Hiv Testing In A Rural Emergency Department, Ciarra Jm Dortche

9th Annual Rural HIV Research and Training Conference (2014-2019)

There are approximately 1,800 people living with HIV in eastern North Carolina and are unaware of their infection. A decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued revised recommendations to routinely test for HIV in various settings, including emergency departments. We used those guidelines to test adults, treat those unaware of their infection, and re-link others to care.