Evaluation Of The Occurrence And Distribution Of Hiv Infection In Nembe Communities
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Evaluation Of The Occurrence And Distribution Of Hiv Infection In Nembe Communities In Bayelsa State, South-south Nigeria
Background: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is a disease condition caused by the virus; the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The HIV spread is of serious public health issue in developing countries particularly in Nigeria. This has triggered a lot of interventions in the region. In this light, we intend to see the rate of infections in Nembe communities in Bayelsa State South-South Nigeria to assess the effects of these interventions; the occurrence by sex and the age distribution of the infection. Method: A retrospective study covering 2009 to 2015 was conducted using records of HIV tests from health facilities. Result: The result reveals that 541persons with an
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