26 April 2005

Creating patient zero...

Back in February of this year there was talk about a new virulent strain of HIV. A new look into the circumstances of the patient that was identified as having a strain of HIV that progressed to AIDS very quickly shows how the media and the scientific community can create what they need when they don't know how the best way to address a sensitive issue. In this case the sensitive issue was HIV, Crystal Meth use and unprotected sex in the gay community. The story was a bit of hysteria but hopefully the communtiy will take heed and continue to advance the agenda to address this issue. To read more go here...

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