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History of HIV

FDA HIV/AIDS Time Line - A Chronology of Significant Events
Timeline including important events in HIV/AIDS history.
Source: Food and Drug Administration


How Has the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Changed Over the Past 25 Years?
Information on emerging trends in HIV/AIDS cases, especially higher rates of infection in certain populations.
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse


In Their Own Words
NIH researchers recall the early years of AIDS. Includes a timeline and images.
Source: National Institutes of Health


MMWR from CDC
CDC journal article recounting the history of HIV/AIDS on the twenty-five year anniversary of the first cases of HIV/AIDS reported in the U.S.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


So Little Time - An AIDS History
Science, government, and community events related to HIV/AIDS.
Source: AIDS Education Global Information System


The Evidence that HIV Causes AIDS
Fact sheet with evidence indicating AIDS is caused by HIV and links to scientific journals to support this, as well as a discussion of myths and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS.
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases