At the end of 2006 there were an estimated 1.1 million people living with HIV infection, of which almost half (46%) were black/African American. While blacks represent approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population, they continue to account for a higher proportion of cases at all stages of HIV/AIDS—from infection with HIV to death with AIDS—compared with members of other races and ethnicities.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (25, August 2009) HIV/AIDS among African-Americans. Retrieved September 23, 2009 from www.cdc.gov
Another week of learning new things. Module 2 was informative about the biological aspect of HIV. As a biology major it helped me understand how the virus works in your body. The immune system is a wonder in itself but HIV is tricky. It's like a master of disguise, it hides on other cells and lets your immune system kill itself. Its like HIV has a brain and it thinks about the best way to kill you. And for this virus to be so smart there is no known cure for it is even worse. I really hope that some time in the future we do find a cure for this virus. We have the best technology in the world I don't see why we can't outsmart a virus. But I know it's not that simple but it would be nice if it could be.
Oh yeah, so for assignment 3 I read the book "The Naked Truth" by Marvelyn Brown. I must say I am not a big reader but I would definitely recommend this book to any and everyone. As I was reading the book I began to see a little of myself in her. Her story is incredible. It's not like it's an extravagant story it's a story that almost everyone can relate to.
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I was floored by how smart the virus presented once it entered the body....I guess it is not just our own creation that is a wonder, it is just another example of the intricate system of life. I would havec to recommend to you the book that I read which is "What Looks Like Crazy on an ordinary day". The book is straightforward and a quick read, and well worth your time. Does the way HIV is structured intrigue your interest to want to go into perhaps finding a cure and outsmarting it? I am currently blogging about medications, you might want to take a look at my second blog which features the way that some of the combat the virus.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the book. You might want to read all the books for this class. Each one has something to say about this pandemic. If you plan on going into medicine you might want to read The Least of These My Brethren or Strong Shadows or Surviving the Fall or My Own Country, all written by physicians. Each one so different from the other.
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