There is a report that AIDS is increasing among the youth in Kerala. This year, 360 young people have been newly diagnosed with AIDS in Kerala. Ernakulam has the highest number of patients.
In 2017-18, 308 young people were newly infected with the disease. In the year 2022-23, there was an increase in the number of confirmed cases. In Ernakulam this year, 104 people were newly infected with the disease. It was 104 in 2017-18.
Meanwhile, the positivity rate of the disease is highest in Malappuram district. In the year 2017-18, three people were affected by the disease in Malappuram, while in the year 2022-23, 18 people were affected by the disease. That is a six-fold increase in five years. Alappuzha, Idukki, Kollam, Kottayam and Wayanad districts have also seen an increase in the number of patients.
95% contracted the disease through unprotected sex. The disease is more common among male homosexuals and migrant workers. The crisis is aggravated by the fact that the people who were in contact with them cannot be traced and cannot be properly tested.
Preventive measures
Both infected and non-infected members of the public have an equal role in prevention. HIV People who are infected and have AIDS need to take special care not to spread the disease to others.
Avoid sexual contact with carriers. Have only healthy sex. It is very dangerous to have intercourse without any safety measures under the coercion of the partner.
Use a condom or condom. The use of sheaths can prevent the spread of disease to a good extent. But it does not offer complete security. Sheaths for women are also effective. If the male partner does not want to use a vagina, the woman can use it. Antiviral lubricants are available today. Thin sheaths that do not reduce sexual sensation are available today under many names such as extra thin and skin to skin. The cover also comes with a message for good.
Use safety measures such as condoms and mouthguards when using any form of pleasure such as vadanasurat. Food-flavored wrappers like chocolate and banana are meant for vadanasurat lovers.
People infected with the disease should not donate blood, sperm, kidneys, etc. Only accept blood from a trusted blood bank. Syringes, needles, etc. should not be reused.
