AIDS kills six in West Java

AIDS kills six in West Java

BANDUNG, West Java: Six people have died of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) throughout the province over the past five years.

Health officials have registered another 13 people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS, the chief of the provincial health office, Haikin Rahmat, said on Monday.

One of those tested HIV positive was a prostitute who recently gave birth. "They are being closely monitored," he said during a briefing of local officials, including Governor R. Nuriana.

The 19 virus carriers live in nine regencies, including Bandung, Indramayu and Karawang, Antara reported. (pan)