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Early, routine testing for HIV is key to curbing the disease among teens

Research from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center in Providence, R.I. suggests that early and widespread HIV testing -- both in schools and community centers -- may be the key to effectively curbing the spread of the disease among adolescents and young adults.

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