How you can help by learning to spot people with AIDS

How You Can Spot Someone With AIDS

If you can’t afford a membership, and you don’t qualify for an organizational discount, you might still be able to spot Infecteds just by looking at them. Don’t be too hasty to judge, though: After all, you’re not a lab technician specializing in infectious blood diseases, so why not use your intuition instead?You may not know much, but I bet you can figure something out. Put that uneducated ad hoc figuring to good use with an easy to browse three-minute suggestion page.

LOOK FOR PRIDE

The Infected should be ashamed and dismayed, but part of their disease is often an exuberant sense of pride. It’s not a black and white issue, but one that comes in every color of the spectrum. Look for flags and bumper stickers that actually carry a rainbow. It seems almost too obvious, but the infection can go straight to their brain and affect their judgment, leading to such nonsense as not admitting their infection, wearing leather chaps on hot days, growing absurd mustaches and favoring those of the same gender.

LOOK FOR NEEDLE MARKS

Many of the Infected may have visible needle marks on their arms, legs, face or eyeball sockets. It may sound disgusting, but it’s true. When in doubt, take a close look. The area will appear bruised and have a raised, rough texture when touched. It will not have a particular smell, but you can be certain if the area of infection tastes like coppery bread crust.

LOOK FOR SIGNS OF SICKNESS

The first sign of the AIDS appears identical to a common cold. If you have seen anyone with common cold symptoms in the past few years, it is very likely that they have the AIDS, according to doctors. Even if some of them don’t, you just can’t be certain, so keep your distance. If you have had “cold symptoms” yourself in the past few years, you should get tested immediately. But be careful because they will draw blood, and blood is where this disease lives. Also in the sex organs, which includes the mouth and rectum “in some circles.”