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Key facts HIV is one of the world's leading infectious killers, claiming more than 25 million lives over the past three decades. There were approximately 34.2 million people living with HIV in 2011. HIV infection can be diagnosed through blood tests detecting presence or absence of antibodies and antigens.

Key facts Tuberculosis (TB) is second only to HIV/AIDS as the greatest killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent. In 2010, 8.8 million people fell ill with TB and 1.4 million died from TB. Over 95% of TB deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, and it is among the top three causes of death for women aged 15 to 44.