Summary

I have conducted extensive bio-medical research throughout my career including the presentation of medical research papers at many international conferences such as: Durban, South Africa, 2000, Geneva, Switzerland, 1998, Budapest, Hungary 1995, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1994, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1993.The primary focus of my most recent research has resulted in the startling discovery that HIV can be transferred in non-sexual ways such as by sharing a razor blade or hairbrush or by passionate kissing. The proof of this hypothesis is in the results of my five-year research project, which indicates that a significant proportion of HIV/AIDS patients contracted the disease from a source other than sexual contact. Considering the plethora of AIDS prevention information that is provided by health officials, one can only conclude that this dramatic increase is primarily due to a lack of public awareness and misinformation.

Introduction

Initially, the retrovirus, which contains a unique enzyme, jumped the barrier from animals to humans. Since then, the virus has found a home in the human body where it reproduces and replicates relentlessly. At the same time, the virus ultimately kills the host and tragically, the host can be any one of us. Nineteen years have passed since the HIV (Human Immuno-deficiency Virus) that causes AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome) first established itself in the human population. Approximately eighty million individuals worldwide harbor this deadly virus and are spreading it endlessly. Countless others may not yet be aware  that they are infected. HIV/AIDS  can affect anyone, without regard for race, age, sex, gender, religious beliefs or socio-economic status. I believe that globally, millions of individuals are at a great risk of becoming infected with HIV/AIDS without even knowing it. They are not aware that HIV can easily be transferred in non-sexual ways. This can dramatically and catastrophically impact relationships, marriages, families, and religious organizations.

Materials and Methods

My approach included laboratory experiments and “ultra” structural investigation of the effectiveness of chemical commercial rinsing solutions such as those used in barber shops and hair salons. Experimental results were based on dipping both a hair brush and shaving blade into HIV viral infected blood serum and then immediately immersing and soaking them in the rinsing solution at room temperature for three different time intervals; 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 1 hour. The brush and the shaving blade were subsequently dipped in a fluorescamine solution. The fluorescamine reacted with the viral infected blood serum resulting in a fluorescent glow and a positive indication of living viral particles. My investigation is based on numerous confidential and reliable cases where HIV/AIDS transmission was reported in situations where no sexual contact had occurred.

Results   

My laboratory experimental procedures followed suggested practices that are used with clients at beauty salons and barbershops. Combs, brushes and shaving blades are commonly immersed in a sterilizing solution and then used on subsequent customers.  Analysis of the implements immersed in these solutions revealed that soaking in either of the timed experiments did not remove or destroy the virus. In addition, my research into reported cases of non-sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS has revealed three common, and previously unreported, avenues of non-sexual HIV/AIDS transfer affecting individuals in the general population. Further, my findings reveal that the virus which causes HIV/AIDS is not removed or destroyed by commercial sterilizing solutions used in barber shops or hair salons, which lends credence to two of these cases.

Case #1: Toast:

This case was documented in Norway . A pastor’s family hosted an overnight guest who was an acquaintance from another city. The next morning, they enjoyed a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. The pastor’s daughter and the guest were involved in passionate kissing after breakfast. The guest then departed and the young lady went on to a theological college. Within a year she tested positive for HIV. The young man was located and it was confirmed that he was HIV positive at the time of his visit. (Fig.1. Toast) The fact is that both individuals had eaten toast and the sharp triangular edges of the charcoal crystals on the surface of the toast scratched their gums creating micro-bleeding on the gum surface (Fig.1a Gums). When they kissed, HIV infected blood was transferred into the girl’s blood system and the deadly HIV transfer took place.

Case #2: Shaving Blade:

In a small rural community in Italy , a young gentleman visiting the area enjoyed a hot lather shave at the local barbershop. One year later, an aging widower in the community tested positive for HIV. Anecdotal records, factual information, and test results revealed that the young visitor was infected with the AIDS virus at the time of his visit and that the elder gentleman was the next customer in line to have a shave. The microscopic grooves of a shaving blade can harbor trillions of the viruses which cause AIDS. Given these specific circumstances, one realizes that the innocent sharing of a razor in a communal and commonplace situation may result in a deadly HIV transfer. The diameter of a single HIV virus is 50 nanometers. Consequently, two billion of these viruses can comfortably (2) fit on the tip of a sewing needle.

In using only one third of the length of a standard shaving blade (Fig.2 shaving blade), microscopic testing illustrated that a single one of the many grooved areas is an average ten times larger than the tip of a needle. Therefore, two trillion HIV causing viruses can be harbored in each of

the twenty-five to thirty thousand grooves of a single shaving blade. This easily allows for transfer of the HIV virus to the next person.

Case #3: Hair Brush:

Documented in England , where a beauty salon offered a promotional “free” fifth hair cut, an elderly female who had thinning hair, a fragile scalp, and a short hairstyle tested positive for HIV. Ruling out transfer through sexual activity, the investigation turned to an existing paper trail and the record keeping at the beauty salon. The elderly woman did indeed have her hair cut, combed, and then styled with a brush. Records revealed that the previous client that the brush was used on was HIV positive. (Fig.3, Hair Brush) My research revealed that each bristle of a brush soaked in viral infected blood serum is capable of harboring between four and five billion virus particles.

Conclusion

Engaging in passionate kissing after biting or chewing hard, dry toast, bread rusks, biscotti or other abrasive foods can cause micro-bleeding of the gums through which the virus, under certain, specific conditions, can enter the blood stream. Even after a quick rinse, the microscopic grooves of a shaving blade can retain trillions of virus particles, which can be transferred to the blood of unsuspecting individuals through micro-cuts on the surface of the skin.  A stiff bristle hair brush can burst pimples or cause micro-bleeding on the scalp providing an avenue for virus to enter the blood stream. My ongoing microscopic testing and observations showed that in all three cases, the same sequence took place. Micro-bleeding in both situations provided the avenue for the virus to enter the circulatory system. In this manner, the individuals who contracted the virus unknowingly and innocently spread it to others. This potentially could start a multiplier effect, which may result in an epidemic of HIV/AIDS cases. Due to a lack of awareness that HIV can be transferred in these circumstances, anyone can innocently or thoughtlessly introduce this deadly virus to their family, relationships, workplaces, or communities. All of my investigations and research methods show astronomical phenomena concerning HIV and AIDS related death rate doubling yearly on a global basis. One cannot realize how catastrophic this situation is until the numbers of cases are projected over a period of time.  HIV/ AIDS will make a graveyard of every country unless personal behavior is drastically and rapidly altered. All countries potentially face millions of individuals becoming infected with this disease. This disease is spread regardless of who you are, where you live, and is spreading in the same fashion worldwide. It is virtually impossible to describe the magnitude of the AIDS epidemic. There is a delay of anywhere from one to eight years, occasionally 10 years, between contracting the virus and actually showing full-blown symptoms of the disease. The current global statistics of HIV infected patients, as of the year 2002 is approximately 80 million people. My projection is for a 10-year period from the year 2002 to 2012. The figures are based on statistics and data covering the last 15 years of HIV/AIDS cases using a research perspective from a scientific point of view. (fig.4) Using currently available statistics, each year, approximately 10 % of those infected develop full blown AIDS.

The percentage of individuals who manifest symptoms of full-blown AIDS increases by 10 % with each year of the projection.  In the fifth year, 50 % or half of the initially infected individuals will develop full-blown AIDS. Given the current situation and prognosis, within 10 years, all or 100 % of infected individuals develop or succumb to AIDS.  It is alarming that the number if HIV-infected individuals who develop full-blown AIDS increases exponentially over the 10-year period.

 In 2002, the initial  year of the projection,(0.008 billion)=8 million individuals already have full blown AIDS. During this same time, as HIV infections double yearly,  the initial 80 million individuals world wide infect others with HIV, so that by the year of 2003, (0.160 Billion)=160 million people will be  infected, and 10 percent,  or (0.016 billion)=16 million will manifest some or all of the  symptoms of full-blown AIDS.

In 2005, the third year, thirty percent of (0.640 billions)=640 millions infected individuals, or (0.192 billion)=192 million will manifest some or all of the  symptoms of full-blown AIDS.  In 2007, the fifth year, 2.500 billions or  fifty percent  of the 1.28  billion infected individuals, will manifest some or all of the  symptoms of full-blown AIDS.  In 2009,  the  seventh year, 10.240 billions individuals will be infected with HIV and a startling 70 %  or 7.168 billion of them  will have developed full blown AIDS. In the period after 7 years, a great majority of the initial infected individuals will have lost their battle with HIV/AIDS disease.

Based on my research and findings, it is my wish that the general public be informed and that religious communities or faith based organizations be allowed the freedom to discuss  the sensitive, life saving information. Globally, this process will positively influence all individuals to be vigilant regarding the non-sexual transfer of HIV/AIDS.

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My Special wish.

 I wish to have these life saving strategies translated into many languages and subsequently printed in Catholic publications like “La Observer Roma” for distribution to all Catholics globally.

"AIDS" is spreading at an alarming rate. Catholics and the whole world need to know that this dreaded disease can be spread in non-sexual ways as well. I believe I have extrapolated crucial life saving information from my work that will benefit all individuals. I realize this is a gigantic leap for the Catholic Church, but as a Catholic, a humanitarian  Knight of Columbus and a scientist, I feel obliged to come forward with this information.

 For example, it is common for members of the clergy go to barber shops or salons for haircuts, etc. In this setting, they can be exposed to the AIDS virus without even knowing it. As scandals easily erupt, no one would believe that an individual was not involved in immoral or sinful behavior. These innocent scandalous situations will increase at an alarming rate in the future as the ratio of infected individuals rises.

 To add, in a hard working Catholic family, if either parent unfortunately picked up the AIDS virus at a hair salon or barber shop, their marriage likely faces breakup.  The church would obviously view this and other situations with suspicion. The number of innocent scandals will increase proportionately with the increase in cases of non-sexually transmitted AIDS. 

 Hundreds of different scenarios could be included but I wish to focus on the essence of my research findings.  My results clearly suggest ways to protect oneself from infection and subsequent scandals. This alone would save millions of lives, at the same time allowing the freedom to discuss non-sexual fatal diseases such as HIV / AIDS.

Dr. Jozsef A Durgo PhD, DSc.