7 Madurai schoolkids test HIV-positive

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7 Madurai schoolkids test HIV-positive

Express News Service

Madurai, January 31: In a shocking incident, a medical camp

conducted in a school in Madurai has revealed that seven

students have tested HIV-positive. The students are all in the

age group of 14 to 18.

According to sources, the reports have created panic among the

academic community and discreet inquiries have already begun. It

is learnt that the startling fact has not been disclosed either

to the victims or to their parents. However, the school

management has been briefed about the information.

Sources said a professional college near Madurai too had a

similar complaint. At least, 16 students of the college tested

HIV-positive during a special screening camp.

Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=17619