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AIDS

This disease is caused by the HIV virus. It was first observed in the late 1970s.

Opportunistic Infection

This term refers to a disease that takes hold when a person's immune system is compromised.

Gay Men's Health Crisis

This was one of the earliest organizations set up to respond to the AIDS epidemic in New York City. It organized volunteers to provide in-home care and social services to AIDS patients.

People with AIDS

This early support group for AIDS patients was organized by activists in San Francisco and New York City.

AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power

This organization was created by Larry Kramer to advocate for the creation and distribution of AIDS treatments.

T+D

This subgroup within an activist organization was created by the chemist Iris Long to closely track scientific research on HIV and AIDS.

National Institutes of Health

This federal agency is charged with...

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