History of an epidemic
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Prior to 1981
HIV transfers to humans in Africa 60–100 years earlier.
1981
First cases of previously unidentified illness reported.
1982
AIDS acronym established for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
1983
3,000 cases reported in US of which 1,000 have died.
1984
Scientists...
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