“I was shy to share with my doctor about decrease of sexual activity which I occurred for the last couple of years. He advised me Viagra which could realize my sexual drive and fantasies. A feel alive again! Viagra saved me!”

“It is not fair that everybody knows about Viagra, Levitra worked perfectly for me and moreover it is less expensive and easier to find. I almost have not experienced any side effects, at least those severe to make sex impossible. Works like a charm.”

About 1,750 people are unaware they got the virus from blood transfusions in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Opal, 18 months, can now hear - even a whisper - after becoming the first person to try a new treatment.

There were 1,300 cases of the bacterial infection in March, after just over 900 in February in England.

A leading NHS boss says firms are deliberately targeting areas where nurses are in short supply.