Thursday, July 28, 2011

What was going on with HIV/AIDS in the 1980's? Did people know about it? Were they using protection

What was going on with HIV/AIDS in the 1980's? Did people know about it? Were they using protection?
What about the gay community in the 1980's? Were the using protection? Did they know about HIV?
STDs - 2 Answers
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No, in the 80s, the firsts cases of this disease were not known. People were not using protection because they didn't know what was going on. Some said there was some sort of "gay cancer" because firsts cases were discovered between gay community. When AIDS was discovered it was too late for a lot of people. When heterosexual people began to have AIDS they understood that these disease was not a gay one
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The first cases of the virus were identified in 1981 by the CDC in five gay men. This was reported in the New York Times and other national news outlets. At the time, these men had low immune systems, but the actual cause was unknown. It was not until 1983 that the virus was isolated. Once it was identified, it was studied. Blood tests to identify the virus were developed and studies showed how the virus could and could not be transmitted. For a period of time, no one was sure condoms could protect against the virus. People continued to have sex; some were more cautious and others were not. Most people knew about the disease since the news covered the disease but often focused on the three major risk groups of the time: gay men, IV drug users, and hemophiliacs.



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Sunday, July 24, 2011

If a mosquito bites someone with the HIV/Aids virus and then bites you can you get aids

If a mosquito bites someone with the HIV/Aids virus and then bites you can you get aids?
Random thought... does anyone know though? mark as interesting if you think so.
STDs - 3 Answers
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Nope.
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No
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absolutely not possible....the virus will die b4 it reaches anyone or anything else....no, no, no



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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I want to register a NGO for the cause of HIV AIDS Awareness

I want to register a NGO for the cause of HIV AIDS Awareness?
I want to know follwing details 1) Documents 2) Persons (Numbers and qualifications) 3) Estimated Costs and Funds to be made available etc
Community Service - 1 Answers
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1. If you are still based in the Pune area, then you should join Wake Up Pune. You can focus on your own areas of concern, under its auspices. http://www.wakeuppune.org/site/index.php 2. If you set up another similar NGO, these are the likely outcomes: a) money and time are diverted away from the charitable purpose and, instead, they are expended on formal establishment and administration processes; b) the HIV/AIDS awareness message becomes diluted and confused in the minds of stakeholders; c) the support and other general advantages that a larger organisation can offer are foregone, to the detriment of potential clients.



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Saturday, July 16, 2011

I'm a medical student with a paper to write and I would like opinions on hiv/aids in the work place

I'm a medical student with a paper to write and I would like opinions on hiv/aids in the work place?
I know that is a very controversial subject but this is a paper for my law and ethics class and my topic is whom should know your status. I want to add some opinions rather than my own (pros and cons) into my paper. I would like to hear from as many people as I possible can.
STDs - 4 Answers
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HIV/AIDS is in the workplace, and that can't be changed. Who needs to be notified? Unless you're taking extra time off for dealing with the medical problems that can accompany HIV/AID, no one. All employees should be aware of universal precautions and should be using them any time that any employee is inured or falls ill at work. Doing anything less puts any employee at risk for all kind of things, from a minor skin infection to HIV and Hep of any kind.
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I will assume that how you define "hiv/aids in the work place" is people that aquired HIV by the the accepted modes of transmission-- i.e. sexual intercourse or IV drug use primarily as noted by the CDC, and not necessarily acquisition of HIV from a persons occupational risks. However, is interesting to note that that personel at the forefront of HIV exposure, the medical establishment, is low according to the CDC. Taken from CDC surveillance- "Adults reported with AIDS and a *history of employment* in healthcare, where job is known, by occupation, as of December 2002, Total 23,212. (emphasis mine) "Of the adults reported with AIDS in the United States through December 31, 2002, 24,844 had a history of employment in healthcare . These cases represented 5.1% of the 486,826 AIDS cases reported to CDC for whom occupational information was known (information on employment was missing for 362,954 reported AIDS cases)." Note- This doesnt not necessarily indicate weather or not HIV was occupationally aquired or by other means of accepted modes of transmission. "Healthcare personnel with *documented and possible* occupationally acquired AIDS/HIV infection, by occupation, as of December 2002." Totals- Documented *57*, Possible *139*. (emphasis mine) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/bp_hiv_hp_with.html I suppose the people that thumbed my answer down believe 57 is a huge number. If HIV/AIDS among medical personel isnt pertinent, then why would it be anywhere else?
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THE ILO CODE OF PRACTICE The ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work provides a set of guidelines, based on international standards, that aim to help safeguard conditions of decent work and protect the rights and dignity of workers and all people living with HIV/AIDS. The Code of Practice was formally launched at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS in June 2001. It has received the support of the UN Secretary-General and the UN system, and of corporations, labour organizations and NGOs. The Code of Practice was produced in response to numerous requests for guidance, especially from employers. It provides principles and practical guidelines from which concrete responses can be developed at company, community and national levels. Key principles include: • no discrimination in employment related to HIV status (real or perceived); • continuation of employment, regardless of HIV status; • confidentiality in a healthy and safe work environment; • gender equality as the basis of interventions for prevention and care; • voluntary testing with counselling, but no screening for employment or recruitment; and • the need for social dialogue, prevention programmes, and care and support as the basis for addressing the epidemic in the workplace. This is part of a paper that was published in 2003 by the UNAIDS: You can get the whole PDF publication by following this link. http://www.unaids.org/Publications/IRC/-pub06/JC1008-Business_en.pdf You will need the PDF document reader.
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When I was diagnosed in 2005, I asked the same question and the response was: Doctors, nurses, Dentists and other people giving you first aid. Other than that, it is up to you. I have told my family, my boss, a few friends and any one I would have sex with which is one. It isn't that I am afraid to be known as HIV +, it is more like I don't want to be treated any different than what I was before. But the biggest thought is, I want those that might get it not to get it from me. I don't want anyone else to go through the mental, physical, emotional and financial pains I have.




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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

How can india fight the the problem HIV/AIDS when indian men find condoms too big for them

How can india fight the the problem HIV/AIDS when indian men find condoms too big for them?
it cant be possible , genuine comments only ! God bless ! lol small shafts , ahahaha . cursed guys , lol !
Cricket - 4 Answers
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behenchodh pakistan gaaaandu madharchodh itni ssari gaaliyaan kaifi nahi hai teri aami aur teri behen ke liye saale katwa---------- tune apna lu.nd kyon katwa diya bachpan me why you pakistanis circumcise yopur pen!s?
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This is not your fault, your, just Handicapped. First they chopped your di<k off during birth,making it a microscope and then made u Anti Indian!!!! So if Indians are small your have a microscope,lol. Ladin rock's::The rest of the world know that u paki's are brain washed, live on false pride & megalomaniac's. Get help son. Checking Bingalee's video's above,u get your answer & we get to know who u really are....,Lmao. Check,
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We not have AIDS in India. How Australia fight problem with AIDS if they find condons to small for there small penises. It is a known truth that Indians have bigger penises then Australians.
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There are other measures of contraception available too.



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Friday, July 8, 2011

Examples of HIV/AIDS being introduced to an area

Examples of HIV/AIDS being introduced to an area?
I'm writing an essay, and I need some good reputable sources to back up my ideas. Basically I'm looking for examples of people moving to another area and introducing HIV to an area. I need something I can cite. Thanks!
Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers
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Lauric acid was first discovered as the main antiviral and antibacterial substance in human breast milk. It is a medium chain, saturated fatty acid that is also found in coconut products. Monolaurin is the glycerol ester of lauric acid and is more biologically active than lauric acid. Monolaurin has been shown to be active against influenza virus, pneumovirus, paramyxovirus (Newcastle), morbillivirus (rubeola), coronavirus (avian infectious, bronchitis virus), herpes simplex I & II, CMV, EBV, and HIV. Monolaurin disrupts the lipid bilayer of the virus preventing attachment to susceptible host cells. It binds to the lipid-protein envelope of the virus and inactivates the virus. Monolaurin inhibits the replication of viruses by interrupting the binding of virus to host cells and prevents uncoating of viruses necessary for replication and infection. Monolaurin can remove all measurable infectivity by directly disintegrating the viral envelope. Monolaurin binding to the viral envelope makes a virus more susceptible to host defenses.



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Friday, July 1, 2011

How do you feel about the HIV/AIDS travel restriction being lifted

How do you feel about the HIV/AIDS travel restriction being lifted?
Did you know that part of the massive AIDS funding bill includes the lifting of the HIV/AIDS travel restriction for infected people to come into the country? Do you think they'll be swarming into your community, using up your hospital services (for free of course)?
Other - Politics & Government - 11 Answers
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Is this for real? If so, whoever made that decision must have been under the influence of heavy drugs.
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They need help just like anyone else.
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that does not sound good!
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Yes of course. America is well known for universal medical care and, like public European Hospitals, won't even accept payment for services rendered!
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oh god. just don't have sex with them and you'll be fine.
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I have a colleague who has had it for 15 years. She is very healthy, doing great. There's no cure, but the treatment is much more effective. If I were dying in Africa, I'd want to come somewhere they could help me.
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i work in a hospital, so im a bit biased. the more the merrier i think, although it sounds a bit sarcastic when talking about HIV/AIDS. the more people we can help though, the better. people living in third world countries cannot get the education and medication they need to survive, and i think that we should try to do all we can to help.
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Oh yeah. That's what I am worried about. I am sure all the people with HIV and AIDS will be swarming in my community and using up resources. I mean like people here have HIV/AIDS...never!
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I don't discriminate people. As long as they're responsible and give back to society I welcome them in my country. No one gets HIV/AIDS purposely! To show hate for them truly shows what a horrible person you are. I'd much rather have you restricted from coming into my country than someone with Aids!
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I don't know. There is nothing I can do about it.
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I don't like it (and you can thank John Kerry for this) for one thing no one will stop the behavior that spreads aids this way and another we will be footing the bill for the treatment of this Incurable disease.



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