Occasionally, I come across an article dealing with something I feel is understated in the study of HIV, transients. For whatever reason a lot of people move through areas. Some just from A to B. Others keep moving. From snowbirds, the homeless, migrant workers, entertainers, sports players,t ruck drivers, tourists & the like, there are 1,000's of people moving in & out of areas daily.
These people could be from anywhere. They could be there for any reason. A lot will do drugs & have sex. They are a prime means of dispersal of many things, including HIV. These people are the ultimate of fringe types, at least for a little while, While they may be perfectly, boringly normal in their home residence, on the road or vacation, who knows.
A trucker or air plane worker could be in a dozens different place in a month. They could traverse 10's of 1,000's miles weekly. They could be having sex in every single stop. That could be a dozen or more a month.
This makes transients more potentially dangerous than a known drug user or a someone having MM sex without a condom. Basically, we should consider everyone a potential HIV carrier. Be as safe as possible. Use a condom.
Cya...
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