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Mangaluru: HIV, AIDS on rise in young men in state

  •   Fri, Aug 25 2023 01:16:18 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Aug 25: In Karnataka, incidents of HIV and AIDS in young men due to MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) is on the rise. From January to August 2023, 500 youths have turned positive for the disease.

Once upon a time, AIDS was more prevalent in truck drivers, sex workers, migrant labourers, who have crossed the age of 25 years. Now it has increased in young men in the age group of 18 to 25 years.

In Dakshina Kannada, 130 new HIV/AIDS cases are identified from January to August 17, 2023. Out of this, 17 are MSM cases. In August month itself, five cases are found in young men within 17 days. These are statistics provided by government hospitals. If private hospital cases are taken into account, the tally will soar further.

Out of the 17 infected people found in Dakshina Kannada, one is native of Tamil Nadu and all others are from Dakshina Kannada district. One is resident of a hostel. There are students studying MBBS, pharma and engineering also. 

Some young men are arriving for treatment to skin and venereal diseases. During more examination in ICTC, AIDS is detected. 

 

 
  

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  • Ramssh Masand, Uchila

    Mon, Aug 28 2023

    The bane of our society is easy accessibility of pornography. Today, even a young kid with access to a smart phone can watch any type of porn from the privacy of his/her bedroom. That’s were the silent corruption of the mind starts. Sex is becoming an obsession with some youth and this can lead to crime, mental and physical disease. The Goverment can do only so much to curb the menace. It’s up to us in society to be vigilant and educate our youngsters about the negative impact of porn.

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  • Prasad, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 26 2023

    First govt should take necessary action to ban all dating and gay and sex chat application. Many of young youths are use these apps

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  • Rakesh Kumar, Mumbai/Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Don't assume that the rise in HIV cases is solely due to homosexuality. The source of this data is unclear. Even considering the data of 130 cases, it doesn't amount to 13 percent of cases being related to homosexuality. The report seems biased and discriminatory. Please refrain from spreading prejudice, as it can mislead people. Homosexuality is not an illness. Sexual orientation isn't a choice; it's a natural aspect of a person. It's influenced by a combination of biology, psychology, and the environment. Scientists and medicale experts also emphasise the role of genes and hormones in a person's sexual orientation.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    I agree with you on all points; except that the anal lining is somehow not designed for mating activity and the chances of getting/transmitting HIV is much higher in people, (both straight and homosexuals), who indulge in such activities without adequate protection!! And in case of doubt, immediately start on post HIV prophylaxis medications within 48-72 hours! But as you said, the need of the hour is to spread clear scientific information/facts among the lay public!

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  • SarayuS, Ambalpady/udupi

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Well Whitten. Said rightly. When its proved by the scientists dat homosexuality n heterosexuality depending upon da genes n not by man made. WHO shld rise up and make Renaissance and educate on dis field how it did it in covid.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Sarayu S; I am not getting even my internet connection cost for posting unbiased scientifically proven points; on the contrary, I get brickbats and disagrees in return; I THINK IT'S JUST WASTE OF PRECIOUS TIME AND MONEY TO BE IN THE COMPANY OF BRAINWASHED PEOPLE 😞😞?? FYI, I AM STRAIGHT!!

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  • SarayuS, Ambalpady

    Sat, Aug 26 2023

    Rudolf Rodrigues, i too am straight. Just like you, i am standing up by the side of our brothern who are not straight or transgenders etc. Why to condemn them, when its not deir fault at all??? Awareness should be done through sex education right from the primary and efforts should be made to accept our brothern who r not straight. For them, straight ppl sound funny and not correct, just like how some of us feel they are not correct. You keep writing and try to educate who are very discriminating and believe that we are only right. Dont worry abt disagrees. Be happy that they read our comments. Kallivalli for disagrees.

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  • Kiran Dsouza, Bangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Females are been raped, killed every other day. Females are been killed in drunken brawls in families. If the killing continues & government doesn't make instant death by hanging or encounter the killers, remember one day there will be more male only population & this will trouble further in male female ratio. Also there need to be a blanket ban on liquor to be a good society.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Capital punishment has been proven to be a non deterrent in horrific crimes which includes rape; please do your own research!!

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  • Brian, Mlore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Homosexuality is more dangerous. Pity on their parents who dream of their children bright future and happy married life.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Now we know why young men are Abandoning ...

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  • Marol, Udupi

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Be good always for one's own good and the good of all. Thank you and God bless each and every one of us.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Homosexuality was existent since the beginning of mankind; it's also found in animals!

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    That's fine, at least they can leave girls on the streets safe. The people who should be brahmacharis according to their organisations rule, should not bother to rape the people belonged to the other gender. Let them enjoy themselves and suffer themselves too.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Days of "Brahmacharism"; compared to the common man, these so called "bramacharis" across all religions are so fattened by gobbling nutritious food that they just can't control it! "Celibacy" is only a word found in the dictionary! Please do your own research; the above is a very personal opinion 🙂!!

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 25 2023

    Everything in nature is "cyclical"; after a long lull, HIV cases are being reported from across the world probably because, in the interim, people had become too complacent on using precautionary measures! Incidentally, HIV was first diagnosed in homosexual men who used to get an advanced type of melanoma!

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