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- A Johns Hopkins Medicine study warns that halting CDC funding for HIV testing could raise infections by 10% across 18 states over five years, totaling 12,751 additional cases.
- The study used a computer model to analyze testing rates and demographics showing large state disparities, including Louisiana near 30% and Washington near 2.7%.
- The study urges sustained federal funding to maintain HIV prevention and treatment progress, particularly in rural areas.
