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Why is there a higher rate of AIDS in the gay community?
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The higher prevalence of AIDS in the gay community can mainly be attributed to two factors: men having sex with men (MSM) and the lack of knowledge and awareness about protective measures such as the use of condoms. MSM is a higher-risk group for contracting AIDS, primarily because sex between men is more likely to involve bodily fluids and therefore the exchange of infection-causing pathogens. Additionally, due to the social stigma surrounding homosexuality, members of the gay community may be less knowledgeable and willing to seek out information and resources about preventive measures, resulting in a higher prevalence of infections. Furthermore, due to lack of female participation in certain sex-related activities, female sex workers, who often engage in commercial sex with men, have been reported to have higher rates of HIV infection. As a result, preventive measures such as routine HIV testing, condom usage and education are of critical importance in decreasing the spread of AIDS in the gay community.