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Research uncovers connection between Craigslist personals, HIV trends

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:28 AM PST

Craigslist's entry into a market results in a 15.9 percent increase in reported HIV cases, according to research. When mapped at the national level, more than 6,000 HIV cases annually and treatment costs estimated between $62 million and $65.3 million can be linked to the popular website, the authors state.