Thanks for your help. Yes, it is possible. It is possible that he may have antibodies only. If his infection is confirmed, he should never drink alcohol again. The disease can be trandsmitted through sexual contact, particularly if he has had multiple partners, or either sexual partner has a sexually transmitted disease.
Men give it to women.
Most people who test positive will die WITH it, not OF it. See what the doctor says. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards.