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Yes, and in fact the three drub cocktails caused that same reaction in the mid 90's. In the 80's being diagnosed with HIV was a death sentance. In the 90's it became a manageable condition and while concern was still high deaths and new infections were holding steady or declining. However, early on in this century the infection rates are climbing again. The current younger generations who have become sexually and socially aware after the 80's did not see the damage this virus caused. Pair this with the drug de jeur in the club scene (Crystal Meth) and you start seeing the infection rates rising again.
I just saw a news clip on this subject focusing mostly on NY and SF.
On a side note, currently I am dating a doctor and we are just getting our STD screenings. Interestingly she is more concerned with Hepatitis than with HIV.
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