HIV Care Continuum

The five stages of engagement in HIV care and treatment:

  1. Diagnosis of HIV infection

  2. Linkage to care

  3. Retention in care

  4. Receipt of antiretroviral therapy (ART)

  5. Achievement of viral suppression

The Compilation also includes approaches that impact client outcomes beyond the care continuum—for example, hepatitis C screening and treatment or oral health services.

Visit HIV.gov to learn more about the HIV care continuum.