Famous People with HIV WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Famous People with HIV
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sex, although it may spread through shared needle use. A simple blood test can reveal an HIV infection.1
Fast Facts:
- More people who are HIV-positive are opting to disclose their condition.2
- In 2004, five adult film actors were diagnosed with HIV.3
- There is an estimated 1 to 1.2 million people who are HIV-positive in the U. S.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ MedlinePlus: AIDS
- ↑ The Body: Disclosing Your HIV Status
- ↑ LA Times: 5th Porn Movie Actor Tests Positive for HIV
- ↑ eMedicine: HIV Infection and AIDS
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- Contributor: Mia Tagala
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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- Contributor: Mia Tagala
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Celebrities with HIV, Well-Known People with HIV
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.