Pubdate: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 Source: The Southeast Missourian (MO) Copyright: 2002, Southeast Missourian Contact: http://www.semissourian.com/opinion/speakout/submit/ Website: http://www.semissourian.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1322 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 - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens