HIV was first discovered in 1981 by a team of scientists led by Dr. Robert Gallo at the National Cancer Institute.

The full name of the virus that causes AIDS is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

HIV is transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, such as semen, vaginal fluid, rectal fluid, and breast milk.

The early symptoms of HIV infection can include fever, chills, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rash.

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, while AIDS is a condition caused by HIV infection that can lead to life-threatening illnesses.

The first effective treatment for HIV, AZT, was approved by the FDA in 1987.

The name of the first combination therapy for HIV is Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART).

The goal of HAART is to suppress the virus and prevent the development of AIDS.

HIV/AIDS is a global health crisis that continues to affect millions of people worldwide.

The fight against HIV/AIDS faces a number of challenges, including stigma and discrimination, lack of access to treatment and prevention services, and drug resistance.

The fight against HIV/AIDS has seen a number of successes, including the development of effective treatments, the prevention of mother-to-child transmission, and the reduction in new HIV infections.

Education and prevention play a vital role in the fight against HIV/AIDS by raising awareness about the disease, promoting safer sex practices, and reducing stigma and discrimination.

Research plays a critical role in the fight against HIV/AIDS by developing new treatments and vaccines, understanding the virus and its transmission, and improving prevention strategies.

Advocacy plays a vital role in the fight against HIV/AIDS by raising awareness about the disease, promoting policies that support HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and challenging stigma and discrimination.

International cooperation plays a critical role in the fight against HIV/AIDS by coordinating global efforts to combat the disease, providing financial and technical assistance to affected countries, and promoting research and development of new treatments and vaccines.