The AIDS Crisis: Episode 1 - Gay Plague
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Unraveling the AIDS Crisis
This chapter explores the early stages of the AIDS crisis, focusing on the confusion experienced by medical professionals as they confront an unfamiliar illness impacting young gay men. It chronicles the investigation initiated by the CDC and the societal stigma surrounding venereal diseases, revealing the multifaceted challenges faced by healthcare workers during this critical period. The narrative also addresses the political landscape's influence on public health efforts, including the examination of possible causes and substances linked to the emerging epidemic.
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