Basic Statistics -- Exposure Categories
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report
Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention
May 13, 1999
The following data are from the CDC semiannual HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report. Numbers are based on AIDS cases reported to CDC through December 31, 1998.
For a more complete understanding of the current surveillance trends, you may download a PDF file of the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report or request a free copy of the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report by calling the CDC National Prevention Information Network at 1-800-458-5231.
The term "children" refers to persons under age 13 at the time of diagnosis.
Following is the distribution of reported AIDS cases among adults and adolescents by exposure category. A breakdown by sex is provided where appropriate. The categories and totals are:
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