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International News Spain's AIDS Rate Remains One of Europe's HighestApril 10, 2006 Though new AIDS cases in Spain dropped 11.5 percent in 2005 compared to 2004, the country continues to have one of Europe's highest infection rates. Approximately 48 percent of those newly diagnosed with AIDS contracted HIV through IV drug use, while another 46 percent of cases were transmitted sexually. Among those who were infected via sexual transmission, around 55 percent learned they had HIV at the same time they were diagnosed with AIDS. About 77 percent of those newly diagnosed with AIDS were men, with the average age being 40. Of those infected through sex, 31 percent were heterosexuals and 15 percent were homosexuals. More than 52 percent of the newly diagnosed heterosexuals were women. Xinhua News Agency 04.06.06  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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