Women and Children in Portions of Africa are Being Sexually Violated by Men Who Believe That Sex With a Virgin will Cure Their AIDS-Truth!

This eRumor says that there is a myth in Africa, especially South Africa, that having sex with a virgin will cure AIDS. It talks about an epidemic of infected males violating virgins, including children because of the belief that the younger the virgin, the more potent the cure. It references the rape of a 9-month-old by 6 men. It also says that another 9-month-old was raped and is fighting for her life. The email asks you to participate in an email petition to retain the Child Protection Unit in South Africa.