HIV Incidence in Nigeria (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Nigeria embodied the trend that the rate of new HIV infections per 1,000 people per year (vertical axis) rise especially during periods preceding armed conflict. Credit Brady Bennett Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.