HIV/AIDS Epidemic
HIV epidemic in India may ignite subepidemics in currently low prevalence areas
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, October 3rd, 2006
According to a recently published report from India, "India's HIV epidemic is not yet contained and prevention in populations most at risk (high-risk groups) needs to be enhanced and expanded.
"HIV prevalence as measured through surveillance of antenatal and sexually transmitted disease clinics is the chief source of information on HIV in India, but these data cannot provide real insight into where transmission is occurring or guide program strategy."
"The factors that influence the Indian epidemic are the size, behaviors, and disease burdens of...
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