In the old testament, it is spoken of
people afflected with leoprosy.
In those times, there were no fancy words
for veneral disease, HPV, HIV, herpes and
other diseases.
Isn't it possible that these are all
related virus causing diseases?
Someone said on this forum that we are all
capable of having these diseases dormant
in ourselves. Well, maybe, not all of the
above.
What is your opinion?
Roberta
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Tylanas
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Posted: 10-03-07 22:17pm
Well for one thing, it certainly couldn't
have been HIV. That is a 21st century
disease.
As for the in-depth discussion during that
section of the bible (as I've read this
part!) it details a whole host of skin
diseases. Yes, "leprosy" was used as a
general term because they didn't have
names for everything yet, however actual
leprosy is a disease and was one of the
things they watched for.
It is possible that HPV was included, but
something like syphillus could not have
been since its symptoms are mental and not
as physical.
YES, you *are* capable of carrying some of
these diseases dormant after
catching them. In other words, they don't
pass down genetically. You can't get them
from your parents.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-04-07 14:40pm
You can get them from your mother when
you're born- some babies are born with HIV
or other std's. But no, Eiri's right, you
can't get them genetically. You can carry
some diseases dormant, though.
I know that at least in the case of HPV,
there are over 100 different specific HPV
viruses, each with slightly different
risks associated. That's why regular pap
smears are recommended, sometimes you
could have gotten HPV and not even know
it!
That's also why you ALWAYS need to protect
yourself during sex, even if your partner
**looks** clean.
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Roberta777
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Viral Diseases Posted: 10-04-07 16:03pm
We live in a world where protection is the
only way. Even if it is too late for
people getting back into the sexual world
after years in a monogamous relationship.
I certainly have my eyes opened now.
Never again would I consider sex without
protection.
My daughter told me that the highest group
of people being infected with HIV are
older and not aware of the tremendous
dangers with STD's. You could count me as
one of the dummies. It has certainly
changed how I feel about somebody I really
loved. Better than a cold shower I
guess.
Thanks Eiri and Georgia. You always have
sound advise. I appreciate your help.
Roberta
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-04-07 20:17pm
I hear that the HIV infection rate is
going up in women, too!
Don't just worry about pregnancy, ladies!
Protect your vagina!!
