History of an epidemic

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HIV transfers to humans in Africa 60–100 years earlier.

First cases of previously unidentified illness reported.

AIDS acronym established for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

3,000 cases reported in US of which 1,000 have died.

Scientists in France and US identify HIV as cause of AIDS.

38,000 cases reported from 85 countries.

Eight million people estimated to be living with HIV.

First combination therapy ...

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