2006-10-12 04:37:35 · 19 answers · asked by janishasxy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
This is actually a very popular myth in Africa. Obviously it isn't true, but in Africa many people are highly uneducated about the virus, and believe that only sleeping with a virgin can cure you. This is a main reason why the problem is so prevelent in Africa, it is spread to young girls who usually get pregnant in the attacks, and then brith children who already have the virus.
Don't call this poster retarded, as it is a very common misconception in the poorest and most uneducated parts of the world, and is a very real problem in Africa.
2006-10-12 04:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by jaymes_07 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that in Africa, the equivalent of "witch doctors" told men that were HIV positive that sleeping with a virgin would cure them. This unfortunately lead to a series of rapes, including a 6 month old child. It was in the news, as well as in a documentary on HIV in Africa. There are several stories available online. You can also find out a lot of info at www.aidsmap.com
It is amazing how many negative comments this post received. A lot of people say that this is a stupid hoax. Unfortunately it is not. People remain very ignorant about HIV/AIDS. I have worked in the advocacy field now for 4 years, and I am still amazed about the lengths that people will go to for a cure and avoid the stigma attached to the virus.
2006-10-12 04:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is truly a missconception. Nothing will cure you from having the AIDS virus you can manage the symptoms with medication but sleeping with another person without using a condom will more than likely spread the infection.
2006-10-12 05:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by vickie l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're ignorant enough to get AIDS in the first place, why are you surprised that they're ignorant enough to think that a virgin will cure them?!?
2006-10-12 04:43:22 · answer #4 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's because by some administrative error you have ended up living in a colony of retards.
Call the coastguard, explain there has been a misunderstanding and they will help you come back to society.
2006-10-12 04:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by dufsonmufson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That email forward was just a hoax. Don't believe it! Yeah, it said young girls as young as 10 months old were being raped because of that stupid theory. Well, it's not true. DO NOT Pay attentiong to it.
2006-10-12 04:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard that one before. If you know this person please don't sleep with them or if you have you need to be tested for AIDS.
2006-10-12 04:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had never heard that before thats really awkward
2006-10-12 04:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the stupidest thing ive ever heard
2006-10-12 04:45:26 · answer #9 · answered by kiwihob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats probably the dumbest thing i've heard in a long time...
2006-10-12 04:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by tylahc0725 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋