The emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia

Alexander Tkeshelashvili-Kessler; Carlos Del Rio; Kenrad Nelson; Tergiz Tsertsvadze

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The emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia

Alexander Tkeshelashvili-Kessler, Carlos Del Rio, Kenrad Nelson, Tergiz Tsertsvadze

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Abstract

The first case of HIV in Georgia was diagnosed in 1989. Through December 2002, a total of 375 cases of HIV infection were reported. However, the World Health Organization estimates that the true number of infections may be closer to 1700. In all, 70% of reported cases are among injection drug users. Based on the UNAIDS classification, Georgia is a low-level HIV country' with an HIV prevalence of less than 1% in all groups, including drug users. However, there is a high prevalence of hepatitis B and C, suggesting a significant risk for the spread of HIV Georgia, a newly independent republic, is experiencing an increase in injection drug use, a rise in sexually transmitted infections and commercial sex trade that create a fertile soil for the potential rapid spread of HIV. However, it is also a country with a unique window of opportunity for limiting the spread of HIV.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	61-67
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Journal of STD and AIDS
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1258/0956462052932683
State	Published - Jan 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Georgia
HIV/AIDS epidemiology
Injection drug users
Newly independent states
Soviet Union/Russia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Pharmacology (medical)
Infectious Diseases
Dermatology

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