The number of people infected with HIV in the UK is increasing rapidly, says a report.
There were 5,711 new diagnoses during the year to September. Of these, 3,305 were heterosexually acquired and 1,691 were amongst gay and bisexual men.
Dr Kevin Fenton, an HPA HIV public health consultant, said: “The problems we face with HIV are not going away, despite it being a disease that is largely preventable.”
The HPA report also found that increases in high-risk sexual behaviour amongst gay and bisexual men have led to significant rises in the rates of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).read more
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