Older Americans are more likely than younger Americans to be diagnosed with HIV infection later in the course of their disease.

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Studies have shown that older Americans (ages 50 and above) are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection later in the course of their disease compared to younger Americans. This is likely due to lower levels of HIV testing and prevention among this age group, as well as the common assumption that only younger individuals are at risk for HIV.

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