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International News Hong Kong Records Largest Gain in HIV, Big Rise Among GaysNovember 16, 2005 Today, Hong Kong Department of Health officials said they recorded 91 new HIV infections from July to September 2005, a 29 percent increase from the previous quarter. Two-third of the infections were acquired sexually, including 32 cases acquired homosexually, up from 17 cases the previous quarter. However, heterosexual transmissions remained at the previous quarter's level of 28 cases. The remaining transmissions were through intravenous drug use and from mother-to-child. The department also registered 17 new AIDS cases, a decrease from last quarter's 20 cases. Agence France Presse 11.16.05  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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