11 AIDS cases, 74 HIV cases in C. Visayas recorded in June
By: Futch Anthony Inso
September 06,2017 - 03:08 PM
ABOUT 74 new cases of HIV and 11 AIDS cases were recorded in Central Visayas last June by the regional Department of Health (DOH-7).
Dr. Van Phillip Baton, coordinator of Re-Emerging Infectious Disease Program, said the number of HIV/AIDS cases are going up every month.
Male to male sexual intercourse remains the number one cause of HIV/AIDS cases, he said.
Also cited as a leading cause is intravenous drug use.
Baton called on the public to undergo HIV testing, especially those who are sexually active.
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