The term HIV Diagnosis is defined as a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection regardless of the stage of disease (stage 0, 1, 2, 3 [AIDS], or unknown) and refers to all persons with a diagnosis of HIV infection. HIV is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The condition gradually destroys the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight infections. These data represent new diagnoses of HIV in Florida by year of diagnosis (HIV incidence).Monitoring new diagnoses of HIV can be used to target prevention and educational programs to affected populations.
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