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  • The epidemiological surveillance system for HIV in the USSR indicates that the country is at the start of an epidemic.
  • As of April 1989, sexual contact accounted for 50% of HIV transmission, while parenteral methods (like needle sharing) made up 25.8%.
  • This data highlights the critical routes of HIV spread that need addressing to control the epidemic's progression.

Article Abstract

The existing system of the epidemiological surveillance of HIV infection in the USSR makes it possible to evaluate the present situation as the beginning of epidemic. The main routes of the transfer of HIV infection as per data for April 1989: 50% by the sexual route, 25.8% by parenteral manipulations.

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