Situation of HIV infection among surgical patients during 1997-2001

ABSTRACT

Among 4497 patients with injuries admitted to Viet Duc hospital, the rate of HIV infectious was 2.4%, especially in ages of 20-29. The rate of injured patients with HIV infection came from Ha Noi was 46.9%, Quang Ninh 11.6%, Lang Sn 6.8%, Hung Yen 6.8%, Nam §inh 4.1%, Hai D­ng 3.4%, Phu Tho 2.7%, Thai Nguyªn 2%, Thai Binh 2%, Hai Phong 2%, Thanh Hoa 1.4%, Bac Ninh 1.4%, Haa Nam 1.4%, Bac Giang and Son La 0.7%.