Chapter 883

The doctor paused for a few seconds. "Why do you want to get screened? Are you experiencing any discomfort? Have you been in contact with someone with this disease?" Ellie's voice was barely above a whisper. "I've had contact with someone. I didn't know about it until the past two days, and it's been really unsettling for me." "Are you certain the person you've been in contact with is sick with this? What kind of contact did you have?" The doctor paused then continued, "While AIDS is a serious disease, it's not as contagious as people think. Casual contact won't spread the virus." After explaining the screening process, the doctor reassured Ellie, "Please be honest with me. Only then can I assess if you're at risk of infection and determine if this screening is needed." "The woman who got sick is from a disadvantaged background. She worked as a waitress at a bar. I looked after her for a few days when she fell ill a month ago. We shared meals, a bed, and a bathroom during that tim