Then there are those who believe that one can get AIDS by hugging someone. ... A virus that attacks the immune system causes the AIDS virus. ... The HIV virus is a virus that causes AIDS. ... They found that the virus the chimpanzee had (SIVcpz) was practically identical to the HIV-1 virus. ... This man walked into a hospital clinic to give blood for a Western-backed study on blood diseases. ...
Once someone is diagnosed AIDS in Haiti, although as an intern in a Haitian hospital admits "we do not know sometimes. ... In these conditions, what are they supposed to do, give up? ... The HIV virus is perfectly capable to devastate the whole national population in a short period of time. ...
Some of you may still be thinking why should I give blood? ... Giving blood is a way to give life back to those who may need it. ... When you donate blood you give the gift of life. ... Another benefit of donating blood is that your blood gets tested for many viruses, like hepatitis B and C, HIV, and Syphilis. ... It costs you nothing to give blood but the value is priceless to someone in need. ...
