what is HIV when you think about it. HIV has become a symbol of almost fear and shame. If someone was known to be HIV+ they would almost be treated like a sex offender. Part of the reason is because people see HIV the symbol rather than actually what it is.

HIV+ basically means your white blood T4 lymphocytes which normally would be constantly defending your body from diseases are rendered ineffective. The HIV virus as got into the white blood cell and negated its ability to defeat pathogens. People dont see it that way. HIV is some monstrous disease that you simply cant have.

Its the same with cancer. Cancer is just cells reproducing out of control. Yet cancer has become a symbol of fear and panic. Its symbol is greater than it itself actually is