"What is already known about this topic?
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) service members with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can remain in military service; however, treatment outcomes have not been fully described.
What is added by this report?
During January 2012–June 2018, 93.8% of service members with HIV infection who remained in care received continuous antiretroviral therapy (ART). Viral suppression was achieved in 99.0% within 1 year of ART initiation and in 96.8% at the last test during the surveillance period.
What are the implications for public health practice?
The DoD model of HIV care demonstrates that the goals of high ART uptake and viral suppression can be achieved and maintained in a large health care system."
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6913a2.htm?s_cid=mm6913a2_w
#CDC study on the use of antiretrovirals in the US military to help active duty military members suppress #HIV infections. I'm not sure whether "suppression" just means that the virus that causes #AIDS and #ARC (AIDS Related Complex) is reduced to undetectable levels or just kept below a certain level where it would continue to degrade the person's immune system. Going to finish reading the summary after posting this.