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News Briefs Pennsylvania: HIV Increase in Erie CountyMay 19, 2003 Health officials said a steep increase in Erie County, Pa., AIDS cases is a result of better reporting as well as a number of people already diagnosed with the disease moving into the area. Thirteen people sought AIDS treatment in April, a triple-digit percentage increase compared with the previous two months. All but four of the cases involved people who knew they were infected with HIV or were already diagnosed with AIDS and then moved into the county, said Charlotte Berringer, director of the county community health services. Eight county residents were diagnosed with AIDS during the first four months of the year, 10 fewer than in 2002. Associated Press 05.18.03  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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