Re: Flu, HIV crossover fear

[Guest guest]

Like I said: this was a great concern of mine. A rare few viruses and simple bacteria have learned to ride inside a host bacteria and spread that way. I pictured HIV learning to ride inside something like the germ that causes diarrhea outbreaks. That isn't in itself a lethal germ, but it is highly contagious. An airborne strain would indeed be exceedingly lethal.

In a message dated 5/2/2009 5:36:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, no_reply writes:

Try to imagine what would happen if the HIV virus became airborne and people could get it from inhaling another person's sneeze. Administrator Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try the new Email Toolbar now!

[Guest guest]

The article said:

" HIV and the new flu strain could also mix together in a dangerous way, as has

occurred with HIV and tuberculosis, the WHO said in guidance for health workers

on its website. "

Yep.

I had been thinking that any time you have a new virus circulating around that

attacks the immune system, those with already deficient or compromised immune

systems, such as those who have AIDS, are particularly susceptible to death.

That HIV and the flu could mix is indeed a cause for worry.

Try to imagine what would happen if the HIV virus became airborne and people

could get it from inhaling another person's sneeze.

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