The State - News from March 5, 1986

The number of reported cases of AIDS in San Francisco rose dramatically in February and the increase in AIDS patients put a strain on San Francisco General Hospital, health officials report. The rate of acquired immune deficiency syndrome occurrences had been relatively stable in recent months, but the city health department said 101 new cases were reported in February, 32 more than the previous monthly high, although 10 of the cases were diagnosed in previous months and reported late. In addition, 47 AIDS sufferers died in San Francisco last month. San Francisco officials have reported 1,796 cases of AIDS and 955 deaths since the incurable ailment was recognized five years ago.