[AIDS in Thailand--features of the epidemic in an Asian country with high incidence of HIV infection].

Abstract

The author describes the development of the AIDS epidemic in Thailand from the first recorded case in 1984 to 1993, when between 500,000 and 1 million Thais were HIV positive. The author concludes that "in the year 2000 between 3 and 6 million Thais will be infected with HIV, and the annual incidence of AIDS will surpass 100,000. Despite its present highly reputed AIDS prevention campaign and successful economy, the AIDS epidemic will have dramatic consequences for the economy and society." (SUMMARY IN ENG)