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- Title
The emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia.
- Authors
Tkeshelashvili-Kessler, Alexander; del Rio, Carlos; Nelson, Kenrad; Tsertsvadze, Tergiz
- Abstract
The first case of HIV in Georgia was diagnosed in 1989. Through December 2002, a total of 375 cases of HIV infection were reported. However, the World Health Organization estimates that the true number of infections may be closer to 1700. In all, 70% of reported cases are among injection drug users. Based on the UNAIDS classification, Georgia is a 'low-level HIV country' with an HIV prevalence of less than 1% in all groups, including drug users. However, there is a high prevalence of hepatitis B and C, suggesting a significant risk for the spread of HIV. Georgia, a newly independent republic, is experiencing an increase in injection drug use, a rise in sexually transmitted infections and commercial sex trade that create a fertile soil for the potential rapid spread of HIV. However, it is also a country with a unique window of opportunity for limiting the spread of HIV.
- Subjects
GEORGIA; RUSSIA; HIV infections; AIDS; PUBLIC health; INFECTIOUS disease transmission; NEWLY independent states
- Publication
International Journal of STD & AIDS, 2005, Vol 16, Issue 1, p61
- ISSN
0956-4624
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1258/0956462052932683