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It in fact is not strictly homosexual men that aquire HIV/AIDS. The virus can be transfirred to anyone through the exchange of bodily fluids such as semen, blood, and breast milk. Practicing safe sex whether you are heterosexual or homosexual every time you have sex is a good way of protecting yourself from the virus. I would suggest educating yourself through talking to your doctor or someone in the healthcare field.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. Anyone can get it by indulging in dangerous practices with an infected person. A virus does not distinguish between male and female hosts or by sexual orientation.
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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%.
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.
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.
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
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.
Is hetersexual men the largest group to be effected with HIV?
No; the group most affected by AIDS are gay men and bisexual men.
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 other interesting information is there about the HIV virus?
Ok.We just started this unit in health.At first,scientests/researchers thought in only occured in gay men.Because the first case of HIV/AIDS were found in gay men who were 20-60 years old.Some gay men were thrown from their apartments/rentedhomes/homes they were buying,because the landlords thought that it could be spread from touching.The only way HIV/AIDS can be caught is from body fluids of people who have it.At first it was only thought to be in men,but then there was a case of a woman having it.Use kidshealth or webMD to find out more,kidshealth has a site for kids,teens,andparents
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.
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
How many gay men are infected with HIV?
Statistics about infection rates vary, however most number indicate 25% of white MSM (Men who have sex with Men) are infected with HIV. 50% of African American MSM are infected.
Do all gay men have aids?
No. Only a minority of gay men have AIDS.
