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Oldest Known HIV Sample
Dr. Bette Korber tested the oldest known HIV sample. From this, he estimated that Hiv-1 Subtype M was first spread to humans in 1931 from Cameroon chimps. -
AIDS Begins Killing People
People die from AIDS in the U.S., Europe, and Africa. -
A Rare Pneumonia is Found to Be AIDS-related
Pneumocystis pneumonia is seen to be linked to AIDS because it occurs in humans with weak immune systems. -
First AIDS Clinic is Opened
The first AIDS clinic is opened in San Francisco, California -
HIV is Found to Cause AIDS
HIV is Found to Cause AIDS. -
First World AIDS Day
From that day on, every December 1st, World AIDS Day is dedeicated to raising AIDS awareness and unite in the fight against AIDS. -
AIDS is a Leading Cause of Death
AIDS is now a leading cause of death in Americans ages 25-44. -
Origin of HIV-1 M Found
Dr. Beatrice Hahn and a group of researchers found that HIV-1 M comes from Pan troglodytes troglodytes in Cameroon, which is in South Africa. -
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is Finished
The AIDS Memorial Quilt, in Washington D.C., is complete for its 25th Anniversary -
CDC Finds a Way to Stop HIV from Spreading
CDC released a study that with a daily dose of medicine for people without HIV could prevent the transfer of HIV from an HIV-positive person to an HIV-negative person.