imaginary aids

is a term for those at minimal risk for infection who seek out HIV testing in order to alleviate wide-ranging anxieties about themselves, their lives, their sexual partnership, etc.

where those epidemiologically known to be at minimal risk for infection with HIV seek out the techno-scientific truths provided by HIV testing to alleviate wide-ranging anxieties about themeselves, their lives, their sexual partnerships, and to take up positions within more broad ethical discourses that provide a basis for action, such as leaving a marriage or starting a love affair.' (Chatterji Roma wording the world)

imaginary aids, n.All

imaginary aids