FDRQ need not apply...
Posted on 07/14/2009 2:31:54 PM PDT by areukiddingme1
BTW, Happy (belated) FRanniversary!
Yes, but if you were active homosexual, you would always be at risk.
VERY good post.
VERY good post.
If you are sexually active, you are at risk.
How often does the military test for such diseases?
The scenario you describe has happened all too frequently in the US military for many years, but not with HIV, with hepatitis.
Hepatitis is in fact the more serious threat, because different types are spread not just by blood contamination, but orally as well. Besides that, the military has to contend on a regular basis with bacterial and viral meningitis outbreaks, severe outbreaks of MRSA, Necrotizing Fasciitis (the “flesh eating” bacteria), and the ever popular, if less lethal Norwalk virus and Influenza.
This is not to justify homosexuals in the military, but among their other problems, HIV transmission is pretty low on the totem pole. The military also tests for it, regularly, and it is grounds for discharge.
bump.
(footnote: remember active homosexuals can not donate blood)
They would have pre-enlistment, boot camp exams, pre- and post-deployment. I am not sure of the frequency, and it would vary by branch of service and length of deployments. But isn’t there a 60 day window before HIV shows up in blood?
You are tested before leaving for basic and again annually on your physical. But as everyone is aware, HIV/AIDS may lay dormant in the body for months or years — Especially in people that are not engaging in unsafe sex.
(footnote: remember active homosexuals can not donate blood)
Thanks, yes, absolutely 100% correct on that — Great point!
That was a wonderful explanation
about how the Gay lifestyle
does not belong
in the military
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Depends on what type of test they perform. I doubt they are doing the more expensive DNA variety.
IMO, unless the infection was full blown, the chances of getting HIV/AIDS from a blood splatter would be pretty low but, I’m not a doctor.
I’d test after every leave. These young fellas are not very careful at times.
“chances of getting HIV/AIDS from a blood splatter would be pretty low”
Actually, spit, blood, urine...There are more states now than not that will imprison a person (with HIV/AIDS) who so much as spit on another, have received up to 35 years in prison.
FDRQ need not apply...
One of the better vanities I’ve read here at FR.
Our servicemen deserve better. Much better.
Aren’t gays already allowed in the military? How does letting them serve openly affect this?
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