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Today Is World Aids Day
Today Is World Aids Day In the 1980s, an epidemic began. Those who contracted the disease suffered from a compromised immune system, leaving them susceptible t.o cancer, pneumonia, and more life-threatening conditions. The disease, known as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Despite not having a cure for HIV, there are plenty of treatments that keep symptoms in check and can help sufferers. However, there are still a lot of misconceptions about HIV sufferers. December 1st is World AIDS Day, and it's used t.o help dispel misinformation about HIV and AIDS. Below are several HIV-related myths and their corresponding contradictory facts: MYTH: To stop the spread of HIV, people simply need to give up promiscuous sex and drug use. TRUTH: Sex and drug use are not the only ways that HIV can be contracted. There are five fluids that carry the virus: blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and breast milk. That is why sharing needles during intravenous drug use and having unprotected sex can spread HIV. To protect yourself, avoid these fluids when interacting with strangers. MYTH: HIV is the same as AIDS. TRUTH: Though HIV causes AIDS, an HIV-positive individual does not necessarily have AIDS. Having AIDS implies that the sufferer’s immune system is compromised. MYTH: HIV is a death sentence. TRUTH: There are now many treatments available to help individuals living with HIV. MYTH: I could get HIV through casual contact from an HIV-positive roommate, friend, relative or colleague. TRUTH: There are five fluids that carry the virus: blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and breast milk. Unless you share these fluids with your HIV-positive acquaintance, you cannot contract the virus from them. HIV is not transmitted through kissing, touching, coughing/sneezing or by sharing food, drinks, dishes, utensils, towels, linens or clothes. HIV cannot be transmitted by sharing a pool, bathtub or toilet seat. MYTH: If both partners are HIV-positive, they don’t need to use a condom. TRUTH: Different strains of HIV exist. Sharing them could cause complications in treatment. It is thus safer to practice safe sex, both to prevent contracting different strains of HIV or STIs (sexually transmitted infections). |
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This year’s World AIDS Day comes in the midst of another global epidemic: the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The public health response to these epidemics is linked. The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care. And without strategies to meet these needs, there are concerns we may see a resurgence of HIV that would threaten our public health response to COVID-19.
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Thank you for a very factual and much needed reminder that COVID19 is OUT THERE and failing to heed the CDC and WHO guidelines compromises so many in ways you would not think. (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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Well, I'm going to use my favorite line - but seriously - who knew? 🤔 Interesting facts, that's for sure. I hope I never have to go into these notes to remember this info. 👍😊❗❗ ... is there another way to look at it Going Too Fucking Far NEW Blog Features RevealeD O O A Foolproof Method Posted Over on that NEW site O O
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There was so much misinformation and disinformation spread about HIV. Thanks for stating the facts.
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Such a great informational blog about World Aids Day, thanks for sharing as everyone should be reading this one..I hope you enjoy a terrific Tuesday..
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Since the HIV and Corona viruses came from the animal world it would be wise of humans to be more careful about how we deal with them. Unfortunately that is not likely to happen. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Thank you for a very factual and much needed reminder that COVID19 is OUT THERE and failing to heed the CDC and WHO guidelines compromises so many in ways you would not think.
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Well, I'm going to use my favorite line - but seriously - who knew? 🤔 Interesting facts, that's for sure. I hope I never have to go into these notes to remember this info. 👍😊❗❗
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There was so much misinformation and disinformation spread about HIV. Thanks for stating the facts.
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Such a great informational blog about World Aids Day, thanks for sharing as everyone should be reading this one..I hope you enjoy a terrific Tuesday..
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Since the HIV and Corona viruses came from the animal world it would be wise of humans to be more careful about how we deal with them. Unfortunately that is not likely to happen.
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Thanks for stopping by Jack. Hadn't seen you here in a long time. Be safe!
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It's hard to believe that Gaetan Dugas, who was widely regarded as patient zero, has been gone since 1984. It is encouraging that we've come such a long way in a little over 35 years. Another great, thought provoking post sexyldy! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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It's hard to believe that Gaetan Dugas, who was widely regarded as patient zero, has been gone since 1984. It is encouraging that we've come such a long way in a little over 35 years. Another great, thought provoking post sexyldy! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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We all need reminders like these - thank you for posting, pretty lady ... In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...
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We all need reminders like these - thank you for posting, pretty lady ...
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