Unprotected sex, more than 17 lakh people in the country infected with HIV during past ten years, highest number in these states

NEW DELHI: Over 17 lakh people have been infected with HIV in the country in the last ten years through unprotected sex. The report was released by the National AIDS Control Organization. The statement was made in response to a RTI request by social activist Chandrasekhar Gaur.

In 2011-12, 2.4 lakh people were reported transmission of HIV through unprotected sex, while in 2020-21 it dropped to 85,268. During 2011-2021, 17,08,777 people in India were infected with HIV through unprotected sex, says the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO).

Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of people infected with HIV through sex without using a condom. In Andhra Pradesh, 3,18,814 people have been infected with HIV in the last ten years. The other states are Maharashtra (2,84,577), Karnataka (2,12,982), Tamil Nadu (1,16,536), Uttar Pradesh (1,10,911) and Gujarat (87,440). During 2011-2021, 15,782 people were infected with HIV through blood. According to the National AIDS Control Organization, 4,423 children have received HIV from their mothers.

The data show that in all the states and union territories, there has been a steady decline in HIV transmission cases. The data also show that the counsellor recorded information about HIV transmission patterns from the feedback given by HIV-positive individuals during pre-test / post-test counselling.

In fact, if left untreated, it can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The virus can be transmitted by contact with infected blood, semen or vaginal secretions. Within a few weeks of being infected with HIV, you may experience symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and fatigue. Symptoms of AIDS include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue, and recurrent infections. Satish Kaul, director of Internal medicine at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, said there was no cure for HIV and that it could be managed with proper medical care.