Norm Woodward wrote:
<<
NW:---And if these individuals were tested for HIV, would antibodies show up
indicating they were "infected"? And could exposures to new strains overcome
this "virtual" immunity.
>>
WD: A person is only infected if the virus can make a living out of them.
However, if they enjoy playing Russian roulette, they may very well reap
the consequences.
Better that they reflect on the Biblical prohibitions on food and wise
living.
Although there are no clear prohibitions against eating monkeys (perhaps
because there were none in Isreal), there are prohibitions against
consumption
of blood. In addition, for those who enjoy a wreckless lifestyle, they might
consider that it is definitely an easy way for an unthinking pathogen to make
an otherwise intelligent human being into a fool.
You and I may see little point in worrying about HIV, but in a few
generations, the self-centered activities of many Johns and Janes
throughout the world may very well affect our own progeny.
<<
NW: (You probably answered these in this reply, but I am still
running to keep up. But I sure would like to be able to show
off my pet theory, if it can do the trick.)
>>
WD: Here's my impression: given four immunologists, you'll find five
opinions; so you're in good company. ;-)
by Grace alone we proceed,
Wayne
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