The media

Exposed!

 On a publicity tour for his new book, DAVID MENADUE finds that media interest in AIDS persists, although the quality of the questions can sometimes leave a little to be desired.

Fear of flying

p(standfirst). !(thumbnail)system/files?file=2003-3-SARS-thumb.jpg( )! There has been a lot of speculation about SARS and HIV. But in reality we know very little about the implications for positive people. Is it time to stock up on surgical masks, or is the story just another media beat-up? KIRSTY MACHON investigates.