While the number of gay and bisexual men getting tested has risen by 18 per cent, the testing among heterosexual men has fallen by 65 per cent.
Dr Sathish Thomas-William emphasized that everyone should consider getting a test, especially if they’ve had unprotected sex or multiple partners, to avoid late diagnoses.
Advancements in HIV treatments mean that most people now have a normal life expectancy and cannot pass on the virus through sexual contact.
The rise in HIV diagnoses in South West England underscores the alarming need for regular testing across all demographics, not just higher-risk groups.
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