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Unveiling the Origins of the AIDS Epidemic
Exploring the early cases that marked the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, the narrative retraces the mysterious pneumonia cases in LA, the CDC report linking pneumonia to homosexual lifestyle, and the stigma surrounding the disease. Delving into the misrepresentation of Patient Zero, Gaëtan Dugas, the chapter recounts the real origins of HIV and its intricate spread, shedding light on the intricate history of the virus.
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