What percent of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted through heterosexual sex?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heterosexual sex accounts for approximately 15% of new HIV infections in the United States. This makes it the second most common mode of transmission after male-to-male sexual contact. Other modes of transmission include injection drug use, mother-to-child transmission, and blood transfusions/organ transplants prior to the implementation of screening measures.

What Percent of New HIV Infections in the United States