How HIV Affects Society In The United States During The 1980s

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How Did HIV Affect Society?

HIV made a huge impact on society in the united states during the 1980s. HIV change the way society interacted and it change the medical world.

To start of, What is HIV? According to Aids.gov HIV is a disease that spreads through sexual contact and/or needle and syringe use. If this disease is not treated it can lead to aids and/or death. Some of the fluids that can spread it are semen (cum), pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum), rectal fluids, vaginal fluids,and breast milk. Mainly people who are homosexual receive hiv. If you do get hiv, your body can’t get rid of it fully, so when you do get it, you have it for life. To prevent from giving people hiv, use a condom or take medicine. Finally, Hiv is a disease that is spread