It's Time To Become an AIDS Activist. Again.

New York City doctors today confirmed that a new strain of the HIV virus has been found which can go from infection to full-blown AIDS in 3 months time. The virus is resistant to AIDS drugs and is "difficult or impossible to treat" according to New York City's Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden.

The strain was discovered in a patient, a male in his mid-40's who had engaged in unprotected anal sex with multiple male partners, often while hanging out with "tina". Who's "tina"? Why, your favorite drug, Speedy Gonzales -- crystal methamphetamine. The drug lowers inhibition and frequently leads to increased sexual drive, which also causes people to lose their minds and do stupid things -- like have sex without a condom on.

For anyone out there who thinks that this is still just a gay disease, that the numbers going down mean its safe to tap it without a condom on, someone needs to set you straight. If you're one of the people smart enough to keep condom manufacturers in business with your cash, be sure and tell your friends, loved ones, and family members to remember the importance of safe sex.

Be sure and visit aids.org for lots of pertinent information to the cause. There are nearly 6500 reported cases of HIV and AIDS infections reported each year in Shelby County. Don't become a statistic, and if you're infected already don't be afraid to tell your partner.

With AIDS, silence is the real killer.

RESOURCES: Memphis Health Center