The History of AIDS

The history of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), with timelines, photos, and links to resources on the Internet. Endeavoring to raise public awareness through understanding.

• The History of AIDS (homepage)
  
  
• Timeline of the History of HIV/AIDS

• AIDS Resources

Sleeping child on mother's lap.
Source: CDC/Dr. Lyle Conrad

The History of AIDS: Resources

For more information about the history of AIDS, visit these informative websites:

• The New Mexico AIDS InfoNet - highly recommended site!
• aegis.org - HIV news from around the world, updated hourly.
• WHO Global Atlas of Infectious Diseases - several maps showing the global spread of AIDS.
• Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative
• MedlinePlus: AIDS - latest news, overviews, and more

AIDS research:

• BioAfrica.net - Bioinformatics Unit for HIV Research
• FIAR - The foundation for integrative AIDS research

The basic statistics of HIV Infection and AIDS (2003) in the USA:

• Source: CDC HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report: HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States, 2003
  • HIV Estimate
  • AIDS Cases
  • Deaths Due to AIDS
  • AIDS Cases by Age
  • AIDS Cases by Race/Ethnicity
  • AIDS Cases by Exposure Category
  • Top 10 AIDS Cases by State/Territory
  • State HIV/AIDS Data
  • International Statistics

Frequently asked questions concerning AIDS:

• Source: American Social Health Association
  • What is AIDS?
  • How long does it take for HIV to cause AIDS?
  • How can I tell if I am infected with HIV?
  • How is HIV transmitted?
  • Where can I get tested for HIV?
    • more FAQ...

Information for people living with AIDS:

• Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Preventing Infections During Travel: A Guide for People with HIV Infection
  • Opportunistic Infections and Your Pets
  • You Can Prevent Cryptosporidiosis
  • You Can Prevent PCP in Children
  • You Can Prevent Cytomegalovirus Infection
  • Eating Defensively: Food Safety Advice for Persons with AIDS
  • You Can Prevent Toxoplasmosis

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