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The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health reported 93 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) infection in the second quarter of 2023, bringing the cumulative total of locally reported HIV infections since 1984 to 11,830.
Of the 93 new cases, 72 were males and 21 were females. The main routes of transmission were homosexual or bisexual contact (41.9%), heterosexual contact (33.3%) and injecting drug use (3.2%). The transmission route of the remaining 20 cases has not been determined due to incomplete information.
Most of the new cases came from public hospitals, clinics and laboratories (47 cases), followed by private hospitals, clinics and laboratories (12 cases), the AIDS team under the Department of Health (11 cases) and the Department of Social Hygiene. Down clinic (11 cases). In addition, 75 (81.5%) of the newly reported HIV-infected individuals had received HIV-specific services from the Department of Health or the Hospital Authority.
In terms of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases, 24 new cases were reported during the quarter. Among them, 11 cases (45.8%) were attributed to homosexual or bisexual contact, 11 cases (45.8%) were attributed to heterosexual contact, and 1 case (4.2%) was attributed to injecting drug use. The route of transmission for the remaining cases has not been determined due to insufficient information. Pneumocystis pneumonia remained the most common AIDS-defining illness this quarter. Since 1985, Hong Kong has reported 2,441 confirmed cases of AIDS.
A spokesman for the CHP emphasized that sexual transmission is still the main route of HIV transmission and advised members of the public to continue to use condoms correctly to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Early treatment of HIV with antiretroviral drugs is effective in preventing the development of AIDS and other complications. Lifelong antiretroviral treatment is recommended for all HIV-infected people, as this can significantly improve their health and survival prospects. In addition, individuals who achieve sustained viral suppression through treatment do not transmit the virus through sexual contact. This concept is known as "undetectable = untransmittable" (U=U).
The spokesperson urged individuals with a history of unsafe sex to get tested for HIV antibodies as early as possible. Key groups at higher risk of infection should be regularly screened for HIV, while those who are sexually active but do not belong to these key groups should consider getting tested at least once. Information about free, anonymous and confidential HIV antibody testing can be found on the AIDS Helpline website or AIDS Helpline (2780 2211). People who test positive for HIV should seek specialist care and treatment as soon as possible.
2023年第二季香港新增93宗爱滋病毒感染个案 性传播仍是主要来源
卫生署卫生防护中心报告，2023年第二季新增93宗人类免疫缺陷病毒（爱滋病）感染个案，令自1984年以来本地报告的爱滋病病毒感染个案累计达11,830宗。
新增93例，其中男性72例，女性21例。 主要传播途径为同性或双性接触（41.9%）、异性接触（33.3%）和注射吸毒（3.2%）。 其余20例因信息不完整尚未确定传播途径。
新增个案大部分来自公立医院、诊所及化验所（47宗），其次是私家医院、诊所及化验所（12宗）、卫生署辖下的爱滋病小组（11宗）及社会卫生署。 门诊（11例）。 此外，新报告的艾滋病毒感染者中有 75 名（81.5%）曾接受卫生署或医院管理局提供的艾滋病毒专门服务。
在获得性免疫缺陷综合症（艾滋病）病例方面，本季度报告了24例新病例。 其中，11例（45.8%）归因于同性或双性性接触，11例（45.8%）归因于异性接触，1例（4.2%）归因于注射吸毒。 由于信息不足，其余病例的传播途径尚未确定。 肺孢子菌肺炎仍然是本季度最常见的艾滋病定义疾病。 自1985年以来，香港已报告了2,441例艾滋病确诊病例。
卫生防护中心发言人强调，性传播仍然是艾滋病毒传播的主要途径，并建议市民继续正确使用安全套，以减低感染艾滋病毒的风险。 早期使用抗逆转录病毒药物治疗艾滋病毒可有效预防艾滋病和其他并发症的发展。 建议所有艾滋病毒感染者进行终身抗逆转录病毒治疗，因为这可以显着改善他们的健康和生存前景。 此外，通过治疗实现持续病毒抑制的个体不会通过性接触传播病毒。 这个概念被称为“不可检测=不可传输”(U=U)。
该发言人敦促有不安全性行为史的人尽早接受艾滋病毒抗体检测。 感染风险较高的重点人群应定期进行艾滋病毒筛查，而那些性活跃但不属于这些重点人群的人应考虑至少接受一次检测。 有关免费、匿名和保密的 HIV 抗体检测的信息，请访问艾滋病热线网站或艾滋病热线 (2780 2211)。 艾滋病毒检测呈阳性的人应尽快寻求专科护理和治疗。
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