HIV INFECTION IN AZERBAIJAN
The number of HIV patients has been increasing in Azerbaijan since 1980-ies. At present, 2733 cases are registered, and this number tends to increase. All known HIV transmission routes are found. Among people below 40 years of age, injections associated with illicit drug use (63,1%) and heterosexual transmission (24%) predominate. Areas featuring high HIV prevalence are defined. HIV epidemic is now at the concentrated stage. Preventive measures are executed.