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Where does aids come from?
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is believed to have originated from simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which is found in some species of primates. The transmission of SIV to humans is thought to have occurred when humans hunted and consumed bushmeat from infected primates, leading to a zoonotic spillover.
The earliest known cases of HIV in humans date back to the early 20th century, with the virus being identified in the United States in the early 1980s. Since then, HIV has spread globally, primarily through sexual contact, sharing of needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
It’s important to note that while HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS, not everyone with HIV will develop AIDS. With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, many people living with HIV can maintain their health and prevent the progression to AIDS.
The earliest known cases of HIV in humans date back to the early 20th century, with the virus being identified in the United States in the early 1980s. Since then, HIV has spread globally, primarily through sexual contact, sharing of needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
It’s important to note that while HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS, not everyone with HIV will develop AIDS. With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, many people living with HIV can maintain their health and prevent the progression to AIDS.