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Criteria for annual HIV screening in adolescents

Criteria for annual HIV screening in adolescents
Multiple sexual partners
Injection drug use by patient or a sexual partner
Male-to-male sexual contact
History of sexually transmitted diseases or patients seeking care for sextually transmitted infection
More than 1 sexual partner in the last 6 months or since last HIV test
Sex partner with known or suspected HIV
Exchange of sex for drugs or money by patient or a sexual partner
Admittance to jail or other detention facility
Residence in areas with high prevalence of HIV
References:  
  1. Branson BM, Handsfield HH, Lampe MA, et al. Revised recommendations for HIV testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health-care settings. MMWR 2006; 55(RR14):1.
  2. Moyer VA, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force*. Screening for HIV: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Ann Intern Med 2013; 159:51.
  3. American Academy of Pediatrics. Human immunodeficiency virus infection. In: Red Book: 2018-2021 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 31st Ed, Kimberlin DW (Ed), American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village 2018. p.459.
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