CDR Resources for Health Departments

The use of molecular surveillance tools to identify and respond to HIV transmission clusters is a critical step toward bringing the nation closer to the goal of no new infections. CDC conducts routine analyses to identify molecular clusters that are concerning for recent and rapid transmission of HIV. CDC also provides technical support to jurisdictions responding to HIV transmission clusters and outbreaks.

• CDR Guidance for Health Departments
• Meeting summary: Responsible Use of HIV Cluster Data for Public Health Action: Amplifying Benefits, Minimizing Harms
• Advancing HIV Prevention through Cluster Detection and Response [PDF – 577 KB]
• Clinical Info: Information on Drug Resistance Testing

HIV Outbreaks among People Who Inject Drugs

The opioid misuse epidemic has substantially increased the transmission risk of blood-borne viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C virus, through injection drug use. The following documents provide guidance on how to prepare for, detect, investigate and respond to an HIV or hepatitis C outbreak among people who inject drugs.

• Managing HIV and Hepatitis C Outbreaks Among People Who Inject Drugs – A Guide For State and Local Health Departments [PDF – 2 MB]
  • Summary of Considerations for Management of HIV and Hepatitis C Outbreaks Among People Who Inject Drugs – A Checklist for State And Local Health Departments [PDF – 691 KB]
  • Tennessee Department of Health: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) & Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Outbreak Response Plan [PDF – 3 MB]
• NACCHO: Community Response Planning for Outbreaks of HIV/Hepatitis Among Persons Who Inject Drugs