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International News First HIV-2 Infection of a Japanese ConfirmedSeptember 5, 2006 Japan's Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has notified prefectures, hospitals and health centers to be aware of the possible spread of HIV-2 following the first such case report involving a Japanese man. The ministry, which received the report last week, said it believes the man acquired HIV-2 in West Africa. A ministry official said routine preliminary HIV testing detects both HIV-1 and HIV-2, but called for medical facilities to maintain vigilance for HIV-2 in Japan. Japan Times 09.05.2006  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. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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