I saw an article yesterday that I didn't know how to react to it. I decided to wait. This morning there were more stories on the subject. This piece alleges a Navy veteran was never informed he was HIV+. He was tested in 1995 as a standard battery of screenings at this time.
He claims he was never made aware of his status. The vet had been disabled & used the VA for medical treatment. He says it wasn't until 2015 he was informed by some doctor asking about his HIV. It took another 3 years to get a definite diagnosis & start treatment.
Meanwhile, he developed AIDS. He would've been HIV+ prior to the 1995 test & that would be 20+ without knowing his status. He went through a host of HIV related ailments. Other articles say he was in a long term relationship. Most likely that person is also + now.
If this article is true, it's heinous. But how do you have HIV for nearly 25 years & not know something is seriously wrong with you or just die? I'm not saying this isn't true, but's very odd. I'll keep watching this matter.
Cya...
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