N.Z. Man Has A.I.D.S. (Press, 21 November 1983)
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Summary: N.Z. Man Has A.I.D.S. (Press, 21 November 1983)
On 21 November 1983, a 29-year-old New Zealand man was confirmed as the second case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.LD.S.) in New South Wales, according to Dr Allan Crawford, a senior specialist in public health at the New South Wales Health Department. This case marks the sixth overall diagnosis of A.LD.S. in Australia. The man is currently receiving treatment at St Vincent’s Hospital for an intestinal infection known as cryptosporidiosis and is reported to be in a serious condition. The man, described as a homosexual, is believed to have contracted the disease during extensive travels across the United States and Europe. In light of this case, officials from the New South Wales Health Department are actively working to identify individuals who may have had sexual contact with him to help mitigate the spread of the virus. The emergence of this case comes in a climate of concern, as two men have already died from A.LD.S. in Melbourne earlier in the year. Professor Ronald Penny, a member of an A.LD.S. advisory committee set up by the New South Wales government, expressed expectations that more cases may arise in the following months, although no specific projections were offered. There is also a commitment to sharing information regarding A.LD.S. cases between committees in New South Wales and Victoria, with the details of this latest case having been communicated to authorities in Victoria. Furthermore, the patient has engaged with a support group for A.LD.S. patients formed by the local homosexual community, illustrating the growing response to the disease within that demographic. This case highlights the ongoing public health challenge posed by A.LD.S. and underscores the importance of vigilance and communication in managing and containing the disease's spread. In a related note, an American individual diagnosed with A.LD.S. during a visit to Sydney earlier in the year has since returned to the United States, which adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
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