More COVID-19 lockdown has led to the rise of HIV/AIDS patients whose blood was contaminated for the years 2020 to 2021.

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According to official data, more than 17 lakh people in the country have been infected with HIV in the last 10 years due to unprotected sex, although statistics show a steady decline. The number of people infected with HIV through unprotected sex saw a decrease from 2.4 lakh in 2011-2012 to 85,268 in 2020-2021.‘As of 2020, there are 23,18,737 people living with HIV in the country, including 81,430 children, the data show.’

In the last 10 years, 3,18,814 cases of HIV have been reported in Andhra Pradesh, followed by Maharashtra with 2,84,577, Karnataka with 2,12,982, Tamil Nadu with 1,16,536, Uttar Pradesh with 1,10,911, and Gujarat with 87,440.




As of 2020, data show that there are 23,18,737 people living with HIV in the country, including 81,430 children.
HIV attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, it can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The virus is spread through infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.
Currently, there is no effective treatment for HIV. However, it can be managed with proper medical care.
Source-Medindia