European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 18, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Aids Sims from contaminated blood but the incidence is very Low because of screening procedures used to minimize the risk. 2 false. A positive lest result to the Standard aids virus blood test does no mean the person has aids a positive test Means Only that antibodies to the aids virus have been selected the presence of such antibodies could mean the person is immune to the virus the person is healthy hut is a Carrier of the virus the person is healthy now but May later develop overt aids or one of the spectrum of diseases associated Willho virus the person is ill now and May have aids or an aids related illness the result is a false positive. 3 Fatte. Of the people who have aids in the United states homosexual men account for about 66 percent of the people with overt aids in drug users account for 17 percent people who Are homosexual and in drug users account for b percent people who Are Haemophiliacs or who contracted the virus through blood transfusions account Lor 3 percent heterosexuals account or 4 percent and 3 percent contracted the virus through an undetermined origin. 4 tru. There have been a number of studies showing that the Gay male population is taking precautions and reducing risk actors such As by using condoms and reducing the number of sexual contacts 5 Tow. The aids virus is trans milled to the fetus while in tha Mother s womb or Al birth which accounts Tor Moat cases of aids in children. 6 Al. Alter initial exposure to the virus it can take Lour to eight weeks average of six weeks to develop enough antibodies to be detected by the test. 7 True. Blacks and hispanics account for almost 40 percent of the diagnosed aids cases in the us., bul Only represent less than 20 percent of tie general population. This is probably because of a higher rate of drug use among those groups in Large cities. 8 True. No particular symptoms clearly establish the diagnosis of aids since they May also accompany other illnesses. In ils Mildest forms ads May even go unnoticed. In severe cases symptoms May develop and Progress very rapidly. 9 the. Safe sex can reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Safe sen includes using a condom avoiding practices hat involve the Exchange of bodily fluids and avoiding the use of drugs such As alcohol and marijuana which lower inhibitions and change behaviour. 10 True. The virus can lie dormant for Many years and seems to be triggered by repealed infections that stress the immune system there Are probably other factors that Are not yet understood. 11 fait. It costs roughly Between $150,000 to $200,000 to treat an aids patient insurance companies Are becoming increasingly reluctant to insure people at risk for aids 12 false. The likelihood of Deve opling a vaccine in the next couple of years is Tow although much research is being done. 13 Falte. Aids is a new disease although in is not known Lor certain How Long it has been in existence. 14 Fulte. The virus is extremely fragile especially once outside the body and is very susceptible to disinfectants such As soap and bleach. 15 True. Aids virus weakens the immune system making in susceptible to me Lions and diseases thai the body would ordinarily be Able to combat. 16 Tow the majority of people Mlo cled wild the virus show no symptoms at All but can spread it unknowingly to heir partners. It flu. Based on estimates from the Center Lor disease control in Georgia. The rate of exposure to the virus is probably three times As great in the civilian population compared to the military population in of flt. So far As is known no one has Ever recovered irom aids t inf 0 afo Uro vacation with Root canals mud packs and massages Byrlea Larkin features editor Budapest is known for bargains westerners flock to the hungarian capital to enjoy excellent cuisine and deluxe hotels at Rock Bottom rates they Slock up on reasonably priced hand embroidered tablecloths and Fine porcelain. They ride the subway and streetcars for next to nothing. Even taxis Are cheap. But the Besl bargains May nol be in the shops nor in the restaurants. They re probably Al the Thermal hotel Margit Sigel a hotel Hospital where vacationers can gel terrific deals on dental Bridges and crowns mud packs Thermal Baths and massages. A typical one week package arrangement at Tho Margit Sigel which includes room with Bath two meals a Day medical and dental exams and live spa treatments costs about $