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Number of HIV Infection Cases Doubles This Year in LatviaOctober 23, 2001 The number of people with HIV in Latvia has doubled in one year, according to a bulletin of the National Environment Health Center. During nine months in 2000, as many as 303 new HIV cases were registered, while during the same period this year the figure is 648. Data from the AIDS Prevention Center show that from 1987 through mid-October this year, a total of 1,622 HIV patients have been registered in Latvia. The number of full-blown AIDS cases has increased from 17 last year to 28 this year. The most widespread source of HIV infection is intravenous drug use. Baltic News Service 10.17.01  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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