Thai fisherman tests HIV-positive

Mon, 11 Aug 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

AMBON, Maluku: Another Thai fisherman has tested positive for
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the Maluku office of the
Ministry of Health said Saturday.

The latest finding brings the number of Thai fishermen in
Maluku with the virus to five. Altogether, the province has 17
HIV cases, Antara said.

Many Thais work as crew on fishing boats that operate in the
waters around Maluku. Most of them are concentrated in Tual, the
capital of Southeast Maluku. (09)

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