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Can white gay people get aids?
AIDS is a diagnosis given to people with advanced HIV infection, not a contagious disease. White gay men are infected with HIV at alarming rates, many times that of the general population. Men who have sex with men are the highest risk population for HIV infection in the United States.
How many gay men have HIV?
In 2007, worldwide about 0.8% of all adults were HIV-positive.In the United States in 2002, the estimate was that 300,000 men were HIV-positive; the number of these men who are gay is not known precisely because many men who have HIV are not gay, and may who have sex with other men will not admit to being gay.In 2007, the estimate was the 1 in 5 urban gay men is HIV-positive, or 20%.
Can 2 gay guys get aids if neither is hiv positive?
No. If neither partner has the HIV virus, then neither one can get AIDS. AIDS is caused when HIV has gotten to far along. In order for you to get AIDS, you have to have blood to blood contact with someone that is HIV positive.
What is the connection between gay men and HIV?
It is said in HIV research that Gay Men were the first to contract the disease. And for a long time it was a disease that was associated with White, Gay Men. Now, it is becomming an epidemic across the nation and it is no longer restricted to Gay Men. Most new cases are women and minorities.
What is the rate of HIV among gay and bisexual men?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States of America have stated that 20% of gay or bisexual men are HIV positive. Further statistics from the University of Otago, New Zealand longitudinal studies confirm this, with their results revealing 21% of men who have sex with men are HIV positive, while 56% of them are unaware that they are infected. Men who have sex with men are particularly at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS so extreme care should be taken during sex and intercourse. Wearing a condom, using a water-based lubricant as well as periodic testing will ensure the problem is prevented and detected as soon as possible.
What has the author Fenton Johnson written?
Fenton. Johnson has written: 'Scissors, paper, rock' -- subject(s): Fiction, AIDS (Disease), Gay men, Patients, Mountain life 'Geography of the heart' -- subject(s): Biography, Gay men, Gay male couples, HIV-positive gay men, HIV-positive persons, Bereavement, Gay couples
Is hetersexual men the largest group to be effected with HIV?
No; the group most affected by AIDS are gay men and bisexual men.
Are there HIV positive men?
they are many hiv possitive man
Can a guy be gay and not have hiv or aids?
yes. A man can be gay all his life and never contract HIV/AIDS. Most gay men I know do not have HIV. However, a person should be tested once a year for HIV if they are sexually active regardless of sexual orientation or race/social economical status. Knowledge is power! Get tested.
What has the author David Woodhead written?
David Woodhead has written: 'Developing local HIV prevention assessments with gay and bisexual men' -- subject(s): Prevention, AIDS (Disease), Health risk assessment, Gay men, Health education, HIV infections
Is Essex hemphill gay?
He is now deceased, but yes he was gay. He is known for his activism for equality and rights for gay men. His poetry addresses the sexual objectification of black men in white culture, relationships among gay black men and non gay black men, HIV/AIDS in the black community and the meaning of family.
Can gay men get aids?
If you have anal sex with a partner who has Aids or if you have oral sex the HIV virus that causes Aids can be transmitted to you. ....same way you get it if you were having sexual intercourse with a straight person the exchange of bodily fluids without using protection. but you dont have to worry about drinking after someone with the disease my mother has it and i feel perfectly fine drinking after her.
