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  • 35 cases of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) reported in Israel between mid-1982 and January 1, 1988.
  • Semiannual incidence rates of AIDS in Israel were low and increased slowly (0.6 to 1.1 cases/million).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report and analyze the epidemiology of AIDS cases in Israel.
  • Identify risk factors and transmission patterns of AIDS in the Israeli population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of reported AIDS cases to the Israel Ministry of Health.
  • Identification of risk factors including homosexuality, hemophilia, and blood transfusions.

Main Results:

  • Homosexuality (18 cases) and hemophilia (14 cases) were primary risk factors.
  • Most homosexuals (17/18) and all hemophiliacs (14/14) were infected abroad or through imported factors.
  • Two cases were linked to blood transfusions within Israel.
  • Clinical presentations were similar to Western countries, with one unique case of Mycobacterium simiae infection.

Conclusions:

  • Imported clotting factors and foreign sexual exposure are key AIDS risk factors in Israel.
  • Low HIV prevalence in homosexuals suggests later virus introduction and earlier safe sex practices.
  • Increasing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) spread among intravenous drug users necessitates focused prevention efforts.