The Call for Routine HIV Testing Grows in the U.S.

by Brenda Wilson, NPR

To stop the spread of HIV among populations where the infection is on the rise, federal health experts are proposing HIV testing as a routine part of medical care. The hope is that people who know they are infected would seek care and would not infect others. But there is a risk that without proper counseling and resources, people who test positive may be afraid to come forward for treatment.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 18, 2006