An HIV charity says more people have to get tested for the virus as the number of those infected in Yorkshire and the Humber is thought to have passed 5,100.
Public Health England estimates 5,160 people were living with HIV in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2012 with about a fifth of them undiagnosed and more likely to pass the virus on.
Scientists and public health bodies agree that undiagnosed HIV infection is a key factor driving the UK epidemic.
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is urging people who may have been at risk from HIV to test for the virus.
Jackie Redding, for the trust, said: “We’re now in a stronger position than ever to beat the virus, with cutting-edge testing services and free, world-class drug treatments for anyone who tests positive."
National HIV Testing Week runs from tomorrow until November 29. To find out more and learn where you can test go to startswithme.org.uk.
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