Young, gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases

By Vanessa G. Sánchez and Devna Bose | The Associated Press | and Phillip Reese | KFF Health News

Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it was a cold. Then sores appeared in his groin and he would soak his bed with sweat. He took a test.

On New Year’s Day 2022, at age 31, Hermida learned he had HIV.

“I thought I was going to die,” he said, recalling how a chill washed over him as he reviewed his results.