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A Brief History of HIV/ AIDS
In 1981, scientists in the United States and France first recognized the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS disease), which was later discovered to be caused by a virus called the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
HIV breaks down the body's immunity to infections leading to AIDS. The virus can lie hidden in the body for up to 10 years without producing any obvious symptoms or before developing into the AIDS disease, and in the meantime the person can unknowingly infect others.
Currently, an estimated 40 million people worldwide are HIV carriers, and three million a year are dying of AIDS.
Provided by James Sameul
Article not intended to diagnosis, treat HIV or AIDS disease. Always consult your doctor for health care diagnosis and treatment. |
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