CCDR: Volume 39-1, November 29, 2013
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Published by: The Public Health Agency of Canada
Date published: November 29, 2013
ISSN: 1481-8531
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Notes From the Editor
CCDR is changing
The Canada Communicable Disease Report is being revitalized and is now featuring theme issues. Today's edition focuses on HIV/AIDS, in time for World AIDS Day
Briefs
Synopsis of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screening and testing guide
Offering HIV testing routinely can help normalize testing, address multiple barriers, and reduce the number of undiagnosed cases of HIV in Canada.
Synopsis of the current evidence on the risk of HIV transmission
A number of factors impact the risk of sexual transmission, including viral load, the presence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and male circumcision.
Useful Links
Here are some links to the resources available on the PHAC website:
- Estimates of HIV Prevalence and Incidence in Canada, 2011
- Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Women
- Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Aboriginal Peoples
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