These results are consistent with U.S. numbers in that 32% of persons found to have HIV in 2008 received a diagnosis of AIDS within 12 months of their initial HIV diagnosis.22 Late presentation for HIV medical care results in considerable morbidity and mortality with a 9–14 fold increased one-year mortality among patients with initial CD4 counts less than 200 cells/μl.23 Our study demonstrates the importance of testing in medical settings in order to achieve more timely testing and linkage to care.24 This evidence concerns the gene CD4 and AIDS.