HIV infection rate has declined for all risk groups except for men who have sex with men (MSM), according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Latino gay/bi men in particular are at risk for the virus.

“HIV infection is a persistent health concern in the United States, and men who have sex with men continue to be the most affected population,” said the CDC’s Sonia Singh, whose team analyzed data from the National HIV Surveillance System to determine the prevalence of HIV, as well as the rate of undiagnosed infections overall and among MSM.

Looking at HIV rates among Americans 13 years and older, researchers found a decline of 14.8% from 2008 to 2015. The decrease among white gay/bi men was only 2.7%, while the rate for Latino MSM actually went up 3.1%.

An earlier report indicated infection rates among Latino MSM actually shot up 10%.

Experts cite a lack of education and awareness, limited access to health services and testing, and a language barrier as factors. Read more via New Now Next