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International News HIV Infections in Hong Kong on the RiseDecember 8, 2009 Hong Kong's number of new HIV diagnoses recorded between July and September -- 123 -- fell just two short of its highest quarterly total ever, logged two years ago. The city of 7 million's total HIV caseload has reached 4,372. Also in the most recent quarter, 15 new AIDS cases were registered, bringing the total number to 1,086 since 1984, when Hong Kong recorded its first cases of HIV and AIDS. Of the new AIDS cases, 73 percent were traced to heterosexual contact. Of the new HIV cases, homosexual or bisexual exposure was the source of 46, while 28 were attributed to heterosexual contact. Deutsche Presse-Agentur 12.01.2009  Estimates on AIDS-Related Deaths in China Climbed by 20,000 in One Year, Chinese State Media Reports  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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