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What does functionally cured mean? Was she treated with medication? Does she still test positive?
Michael from L.A., Although Florida may not be "ideal" by some people's standards, at least I'm glad to be out of Los Angeles, the land of pretension and "image." Not to mention the land of pollution, over-population, and an obscene cost of living.
And it comes as no suprise that some LA transplant is unwilling to recognize ANY personal responsibilty on the part of themselves or this mother. Your comment stating, "it's the responsibilty of the state to care for its people" is so shallow and made without any substantive thought. That's exactly why your adopted state is in such financial dire straights. Thankfully, for mother and baby, the state of MS did EXACTLY what it was supposed to do once this mother CHOSE to obtain their assistance.
I love how all the southerners who have commented on this post just like to talk about "personal responsibility" but didn't bother to read the article where the author basically made the case that its the responsibility of the state to care for its people. Thanks for showing the world your backwards ways, southerners! I'm very happy I escaped from the South! The medical system is a joke. Especially in Mississippi!
Jim, you're so quick to find blame with everyone else without once acknowleging the mother's role for her situation. But that would'nt be PC. Does that mean "we" lose compassion for her? No! But does it mean everyone else should be blamed or shamed for HER lack of reasonable decision making? NO! The failures here are with mother having unprotected sex, not getting any HIV tesing, opting out of any pre-natal care, and not following up with the wealth of FREE services that EVERY state provides.
This article deals with two subjects. One is the supposed "cure" of a child with HIV, and only time will tell on that issue. The other is for-profit "healthcare," which should be a disgrace in such an alleged progressive and wealthy country. Our healthcare system is broken as are so many of our systems, but still we cry, "We're number one!" "We're number one!" We should be embarrassed.
Good to know! At first i was thinking that the mother was not intersted to received medical care. It' an other story!! life is seems to be less important than money! Medical aid care ? no because the rich people don't want to help the poor one! . Wat a pity!! It's hopeless i think. Faithfully yours Eric
Colin
You make very good points in the article about the need to help people. On a side note, my girlfriend and I (both poz and undetectable) recently had a healthy baby in Toronto, Canada. Upon birth, the baby was given AZT for 6 weeks and is now clear of any potential problems. I share this story because I was uptight about giving AZT to my newborn. All I knew was AZT killed many people in the 80s. The dose they use now is much lower than in the 80s and is deemed safe. I am very grateful.
March 13, 2013 • Toronto