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• klyrs 5y ago
  According to the article, doctors and patients alike seem to dismiss the possibility that HIV can infect heterosexuals. On the contrary, more heterosexuals are being found positive, and at a significantly later stage in the illness, than homosexuals. In the gay community, it's common to get an STI test quarterly, or at least after having sex (protected or not) with a new partner. Doctors and patients alike need some education with regard to risky behavior to prevent the spread.
  • omginternets 5y ago
    P(HIV+|straight) is still crazy low, so it's a bit of a tempest in a teacup.
    • klyrs 5y ago
      The only people acting like this is a tempest is the folks losing their shit over this headline. If I get scratched or bit by a strange dog, I'm gonna get a rabies shot. Not because it's highly probable that I'll get rabies, but because rabies is really terrible and easily treatable. Have sex with a new partner, get tested. Get stuck by a needle on a bench downtown, get tested. No need to panic.
      • omginternets 5y ago
        I agree with your "strange dog" analogy, but not with the idea that people are losing their shit. I think you might be inferring prejudice where there is none. Yes, getting tested is a good idea. It is also true that the headline is sensationalist.
        • klyrs 5y ago
          I feel pretty confident inferring that folks using the phrase "woke narrative" are displaying prejudice. Feel free to disagree.