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The History of AIDS
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The history of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), with
timelines, photos, and links to resources on the Internet. Endeavoring to raise public
awareness through understanding.
Sleeping child on mother's lap.
Source: CDC/Dr. Lyle Conrad
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The History of AIDS: Timeline of the History of HIV/AIDS: 1981 - 1987
A Chronology of Significant Events
Source: FDA
(as of 4/20/05)
1981
AIDS was first reported.
1982
FDA received first IND submission for treatment of AIDS.
1984
AIDS identified as being caused by a human retrovirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV).
1985
FDA approved first enzyme linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) test kit to screen for
antibodies to HIV.
1987
On March 19, FDA approved AZT - the first drug approved for the treatment of AIDS.
On April 29, FDA approved the first Western blot blood test kit - a more specific
test.
On August 18, FDA sanctioned the first human testing of a candidate vaccine against
HIV.
FDA Published regulations which require screening all blood and plasma collected
in the U.S. for HIV antibodies.
FDA completed studies demonstrating the safety of immune globulin products. The efficacy
of viral inactivation and partitioning during manufacturing procedures was confirmed.
FDA revised its strategy for the regulation of condoms by strengthening its inspection
of condom manufacturers and repackers, strengthening its sampling and testing of
domestic and imported condoms in commercial distribution, and providing guidance
on labeling of condoms for the prevention of AIDS.
Next... 1988 - 1990
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