Experts say that incorrect stereotypes about HIV have led to underdiagnosis and undertreatment for many folks who are either afraid to get tested, don't think they need prevention or don't think they can get the virus.
Dr. Toyin Nwafor, an infectious diseases physician and the senior medical director of HIV Prevention at ViiV Healthcare, said that people often believe that HIV means an inevitable death, which is not only inaccurate but can impact people's treatment choices, too. This thought "prevents people from getting tested or engaging in care," Nwafor said.
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