Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

green circle with white tick inside it meets target; red circle with white cross inside it does not meet target.

Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

green square outline with upward trending arrow inside it green square outline with downward trending arrow inside it non-significant change over time; green square with upward trending arrow inside it green square with downward trending arrow inside it significant change over time; blue square with equals sign no change over time.

Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

Stage 3 HIV (Formerly Known as AIDS) Rate Per 100,000 Population

County: Washoe

Measurement Period: 2023

Filter: none (all Counties)

Why is this important?

Surveillance of infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) incorporates staging designations that include advanced HIV disease, HIV Stage 3 infection, that has traditionally been recognized as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Stage 3 cases can be newly diagnosed, indicating the person did not test for HIV earlier in their infection. A delay in testing after acquiring HIV limits treatment options, increases the risk of negative health outcomes, and increases the likelihood of transmitting HIV to others. Left untreated, HIV leads to the development of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the body’s immune system. HIV is primarily transmitted through unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse, sharing of needles (including piercing and tattoo equipment), or equipment used to prepare and inject intravenous drugs. HIV can also be transmitted from mothers to infants during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. Although there is no vaccine or cure for HIV, there are new pre and post-exposure treatments, which when taken appropriately may reduce the likelihood of infection after a possible recent exposure (72 hours or less).

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