Kroeger's "AIDS And The Girl Next Door"

Part I of Essay
Most people are aware of AIDS, have knowledge of what causes it, and even realize the ways to avoid infection and spread of the virus. But here’s the paradox: despite all the knowledge, few people seem to be protecting themselves from being infected, as if the HIV infectio ....

Part II of Essay
.... was not suspicious, similarly the rush didn’t seem to present a serious danger. Therefore, the “news” struck her and threw into a state of a shock: “My hands and feet went ice cold. I thought I would lose control of my bowels. I stood up and started pacing like an animal in a cage, looking out the window.” Immediately other thoughts entered her mind, it can’t be happening. It must be some careless mistake made by irresponsible lab-staff. Disbelief in the reality and denial of what is happening give a poor woman hope, and the test is re ....