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News Briefs Rape Suspects Should Be Tested for AIDS: French Medical AcademyNovember 8, 2002 On Monday in Paris, the Academy of Medicine, France's most
prestigious medical authority, said rape suspects should be
tested for HIV against their will to provide emergency help for
victims. The body called on the health and justice ministries to
"urgently" revise the law so rape suspects cannot refuse the
test. Roger Henrion, author of the appeal, said many rape victims
are given a month-long, three-medication course of drugs after
the attack to reduce their changes of HIV infection. However,
because of serious side effects, many victims stop taking them.
Knowing the suspect carried HIV would encourage the victims to
complete the regimen.
Adapted from:Agence France Presse 11.04.02 This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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