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Document 2530
DOCN M94A2530
TI Epidemiological characteristics of HIV/AIDS infection in Lebanon.
DT 9412
AU Tawilah J; Adib SM; National AIDS Control Program, American University
of Beirut,; Lebanon.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):283 (abstract no. PC0055). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370045
AB OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiological characteristics of HIV/AIDS
infection in Lebanon. METHODS: The socio-demographic and risk factors of
all HIV positive or diagnosed AIDS cases reported to the National AIDS
Control Program in Lebanon between 1984 and 1993 were analyzed. RESULTS:
Some local transmission of HIV has been reported since the first
Lebanese AIDS case in 1984. Local transmission affects mainly women (15%
of 236 cases of HIV/AIDS) and new-born children (n = 9). Heterosexual
Lebanese men, 80% of whom are returning emigres remain the main source
of infection in Lebanon. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: A national response
is being developed taking in account the sociocultural characteristics
of the emigres risk group. Plans are being implemented to increase the
reporting of cases, the control of the epidemic and the prevention of
new cases.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/EPIDEMIOLOGY Female Human HIV
Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/TRANSMISSION Infant, Newborn
Lebanon/EPIDEMIOLOGY Male Risk Factors MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).