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Susan is 36 years old and the marketing manager of a well-known company.
On weekdays, Susan has always paid great attention to personal health, has a regular life, loves yoga, eats a balanced diet, never smokes or drinks, and is very cautious in her sex life.
But during a routine health check-up, Susan was diagnosed as HIV-positive, and the result was a bolt from the blue.
Confused and frightened after her diagnosis, Susan couldn't understand how she could have contracted the virus, and in search of answers, she made an appointment with infectious disease specialist Dr. Lee for further consultation.
In a conversation with Dr. Lee, Susan mentioned her usual lifestyle and recent medical experiences, and the doctor quickly noticed that something was wrong, and she paid special attention to a recent dental treatment Susan.
"Susan, do you remember the hygiene and the instruments used in the clinic during dental treatment?" Dr. Lee asked.
Susan recalled: "It was a new clinic that I wasn't familiar with, because it was close to home, and now that I think about it, the hygiene situation there is really not as good as the clinic I usually go to." ”
"While the possibility of HIV transmission through improperly sterilized instruments in dental treatment is extremely low, it is not impossible," Dr Lee explains. ”
"Medical devices can theoretically be vectors of virus transmission if they are not subjected to rigorous heat or chemical sterilization. ”
This conversation made Susan realize that even in a seemingly safe environment, there are potential risks.
At Dr. Lee's suggestion, Susan decided to learn more about the clinic and reflect her situation through the right channels.
Over the next few weeks, Susan began antiviral therapy, and she gradually accepted her condition.
She realized that life had to go on, and that while a diagnosis of HIV changed the trajectory of her life, it did not end the value of her life and her career.
Susan decided to start a blog to share her life experience as an HIV patient and how she faced this challenge.
Fortunately, her story has inspired many people and raised public awareness of how HIV is transmitted, especially when it comes to health safety.
We can see that AIDS is a disease that can be managed and treated, although it carries many stigma and prejudices.
Susan's life did not stop with the HIV diagnosis, but opened a new chapter as she not only transformed herself, but also worked to influence those around her, reduce prejudice, and promote public understanding and empathy for HIV.
Over time, Susan has become an advocate of HIV knowledge and lifestyle, and her blog has grown to attract thousands of visitors, including other HIV patients, medical professionals, and regular readers.
Through her articles, people learn how to take precautions in their daily lives, and learn that even the smallest negligence, such as choosing a non-compliant dental practice, can have serious consequences.
Susan also highlighted how consumers can ensure that these services are safe and reliable when choosing a healthcare provider.
She has also reminded readers on several occasions that proper sterilization procedures and the use of disposable tools in healthcare facilities are important considerations when choosing dental and other medical services that require contact with blood.
Susan's story not only changed her personal destiny, but also touched every corner of society.
She proved that even in the face of a difficult HIV diagnosis, the power of the individual can spark positive change in society, and that Susan's final task was to control the disease through medication.
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