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HIV-infected count hits 37,650

According to the Infectious Disease Management Center of the Health Ministry, 51% of the HIV cases are related to 21-35 years range.

Some 13,293 ones were killed and 15,278 others entered advanced phases.

32% were among women and 68% were related to men.

From among all cases 33% were related to addiction, 47% to sexual relations, 2% from mother to baby and 18% of them were unknown.

The human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes HIV infection and over time acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

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