f. Treatment. There is no cure; the patient is treated to alleviate whatever
signs and symptoms, which is causing them to suffer.
g. Problems Unique to Military Personnel.
(1)
Deployment--ready fighting force cannot be deployed worldwide.
(2) Battlefield injuries and transfusions if wounded, they can develop
infections, cannot fight, cannot give blood to others.
(3) Live virus inoculations, if given a live virus inoculation, they will become
infected with the virus and will not be able to fight.
h. Prevention.
(1)
Avoid sexual contact with those at risk.
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Drug users.
(c)
Homosexuals.
(d) Bisexuals.
(e) Promiscuous individuals.
(2)
Use a condom if you or your partner may be carrying the virus
(3)
Limit number of sexual partners.
(4)
NOTE:
Women who have the virus or think they may have the virus, should be
cautioned to avoid pregnancy. The virus can be transmitted to their unborn
child.
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