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This information sheet discusses the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention needs of male-to-female transgender persons (MtFs). It explains what being transgender means, whether HIV is a concern, who are partners of MtFs, how challenges are addressed...

This information sheet lists eight best practices for preventing HIV among transgender (trans) individuals: ground the prevention work in the community; be mindful of race and ethnicity, as one size does not fit all; utilize multidisciplinary approaches to HIV prevention; Get the facts! Assess...

This pamphlet discusses how health care providers can promote the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) patients by creating a welcoming clinical environment for all patients. This entails examining their practices, offices, policies, and staff training for ways to...

In 2014, gay and bisexual men made up an estimated 2% of the U.S. population, but accounted for 70% of new HIV infections. Approximately 492,000 sexually active gay and bisexual men are at high risk for HIV.

This report is an Issue Brief that provides an overview of what is known about LGBT health status, challenges and barriers in obtaining health services in the United States, and reviews the implications of the ACA and other policy developments for LGBT individuals and their families.

This report discusses the risk of HIV/AIDS for lesbians and women who have sex with women (WSW). It reviews research on the risks of contracting HIV faced by lesbians and WSW and the context of HIV among women. The report considers how lesbians contract HIV or AIDS, the belief that WSW are part of a...

This consumer fact sheet explains the importance of viral suppression in HIV treatment.

This report provide preliminary data on HIV diagnoses and linkage to HIV medical care for the year 2019.

This fact sheet provides information to help people living with HIV protect themselves and others and make healthy choices.

In this video, Dr. Gail Bolan, Director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention, highlights the role of screening for sexually transmitted infections to help prevent HIV transmission.