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Sep 9 2008, 05:06 PM
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Administrator Group: Root Admin Posts: 489 Joined: 10-July 08 Member No.: 1 |
A note from a reader regarding the column Ask the HIV Specialist which appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Positively Aware
QUOTE It was kind, I suppose, for [doctor] Tonia Poteat to answer Itchy and Worried’s question about his chance of getting infected with HIV from a five-second open mouth kiss with a Vietnamese CSW [commercial sex worker] [Ask the HIV Specialist, May/June 2008], but reading about his paranoid worry was annoying and tiresome. It is saddening too, that 25 years into the epidemic a guy is still worrying about catching HIV from a kiss. People with HIV have real stuff to worry about.
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Nov 7 2008, 05:58 AM
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Administrator Group: Root Admin Posts: 489 Joined: 10-July 08 Member No.: 1 |
While it is unfortunate that this question still has to be answered, I am glad to know that we have people who can answer patiently and thoroughly. At least the person in question, asked a specialist instead of believing something false. The world has come a long way, but there's a long way to go, huh? I understand the reader's frustration but I like Dr. Poteat's level reaction and thorough explanation. By being a source of information for all demographics PA and Dr. Poteat are doing us a great service, IMO.
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