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HIV-1 at 25.

David D Ho1, Paul D Bieniasz

  • 1Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY 10016, USA. dho@adarc.org

Cell
|May 20, 2008
PubMed
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), caused by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), emerged in 1981 and has become a devastating global epidemic. HIV-1 infection has tragically claimed 25 million lives, with 33 million currently living with the virus.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The emergence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 1981 presented a profound mystery to the medical and scientific communities.
  • Initially an enigmatic condition, AIDS rapidly escalated into a global health crisis of unprecedented scale.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of the emergence and impact of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
  • To highlight the significant global burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the emergence and spread of AIDS.
  • Statistical summary of current HIV-1 infection and mortality rates.

Main Results:

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  • AIDS, caused by HIV-1, appeared in 1981 and was initially poorly understood.
  • The disease has resulted in an estimated 25 million deaths to date.
  • Currently, 33 million individuals are living with HIV-1 infection worldwide.

    • Conclusions:

    • HIV-1/AIDS represents one of the most severe pandemics in human history.
    • The ongoing global prevalence of HIV-1 underscores the critical need for continued research, prevention, and treatment efforts.