MuchMoreThanMuscle said
It is better than nothing. Is that what you would rather have? Nothing?
MuchMoreThanMuscle saidPeople with HIV do not have to get rid of their pets. I did some serious research on this topic. People with compromised immune systems need to make sure their pets are de-worked regularly and have regular vet checkups.
It is people who let their dogs or cats roam wildly and come into contact with wild animals and the diseases associated with wild animals that people have to worry about.
MuchMoreThanMuscle saidA1EX saidEwwwwww.
Are they really going to air that on public television?
It is better than nothing. Is that what you would rather have? Nothing?
True_blue_aussie saidBut.....it never has been just HIV, thats why people have to get rid of pets because of what they may catch off them. Well I never had to see that to know that. So it's means you inflict more than HIV too another by passing it on, that to should be promoted.
waxon saidI think its a good message and it may strike fear in to some people who dont think using condoms isnt necessary. My only concern is the more fear you instill in people, would it isolate HIV+ people even more?
RiverRising saidStill living in the late 80's/early 90's, huh?
While it is true that birds are definitely a no-no, other pets are fine as long as you keep them clean and get them to the vet on a regular basis for check ups.
Art_Deco saidRiverRising saidStill living in the late 80's/early 90's, huh?
While it is true that birds are definitely a no-no, other pets are fine as long as you keep them clean and get them to the vet on a regular basis for check ups.
I seem to remember my late partner with HIV being told to be cautious when handling used cat litter. I think it may have been due to dust being inhaled that could contain pathogens, I forget if bacterial, viral, or maybe both. Or was it a problem with skin contact, for which I guess you could wear rubber gloves? It's been some years, and neither of us is poz that we've needed to look into this lately, nor have a cat for that matter.
Anyone recall this, and if it's still a concern with HIV? I'm not scheduled to see my own doctor, who's an HIV specialist, for a few months, or I'd ask her. And if it might pose a risk to visitors who are poz, too, are just through direct handling of the dirty litter?
EDIT: OK, I decided to do some quick & dirty research myself, and it's called toxoplasmosis, a parasitic protozoan found mostly in cats. And it does seem to still be a risk to those with HIV, to others with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women. It also appears to be transmitted through skin contact, though I would think inhaled dust could, too, but I haven't found that definitively stated. Advice given for those at risk is to have some other person handle the litter, but it's presence in a residence isn't said to be a danger, including to visitors.
Anybody else know more?
waxon saidcats and/or their litter is something people with any immune deficiancy need to stay away from like pregnant women and the like. they just have harsh chemicals in their pee and their poo. Since they digg their waste into stuff the chance of their paws having the chemical/bacteria is very high. Thats why ther is also something called "Cat scratch fever"
but i love the kitteh
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