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Study: Meth Use Is the Biggest Factor for HIV Seroconversion Among Gay and Bisexual Men
The Body ^ | Oct. 20, 2020 | Larry Buhl

Posted on 10/26/2020 1:11:50 PM PDT by fwdude

Persistent use of methamphetamine is the single biggest risk factor for HIV seroconversion among gay and bisexual men, according to a new study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. Using subjects from across the U.S., including Puerto Rico and Guam, researchers found that over 12 months of follow-up, 14% of study participants reported using meth, and 2.5% tested positive for HIV (115 new infections). More than a third of study participants (36%) seroconverting for HIV were persistent users of methamphetamine.

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To: Qiviut

Once a person has seroconverted, he or she will always be HIV-positive for life.


I believe there are some exceptions. Like for babies. Not 100%sure.


21 posted on 10/26/2020 7:16:50 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: fwdude

Remember that this is all Reagan’s fault. He didn’t take enough action to stop the spread of AIDS. (The same Democrat play book as they are saying DJT is responsible for Covid19.)

One of the current mass hysterical points Dems are saying that contact tracing will end the China virus. But Fauci didn’t like contact tracing when AIDS started. Contact tracing works a lot better when bodily fluids exchanged as compared to virus floating in the air.


22 posted on 10/26/2020 7:19:29 PM PDT by DazedVet (Self esteem cannot be taught in school but comes from actual achievement.)
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