Pubdate: Fri, 12 Jul 2002
Source: The Southeast Missourian (MO)
Copyright: 2002, Southeast Missourian
Contact: http://www.semissourian.com/opinion/speakout/submit/
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Author: Terrie House

RISK EXTENDS TO DRUG USERS, HETEROSEXUALS

To the editor:

I read the July 9 article about the Cape Girardeau County Public Health 
Center's advice regarding HIV/AIDS. I just wanted to make a few comments. 
Men who have sex with men have always been the No. 1 risk group for 
contracting the virus. The second group most at risk are injection drug 
users. I wonder if health department workers educate the public about the 
risks of sharing syringes. HIV and hepatitis C are very effectively 
transmitted this way. The public should know that heterosexuals do get 
HIV/AIDS. I hope you can do other articles explaining all risks to the 
public. Then you will have a good public health story.

TERRIE HOUSE

AIDS Prevention/Risk Reduction

The WORKS

Boulder, Colo
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