HIV in Biotechnology
1920's
The HIV virus is introduced into humans through open wound contact with blood of chimpanzee.
1981
1992
HIV becomes the number one cause of death among males between the ages of 25-44. The US FDA is able to license the first rapid HIV test, which provided results in less than 10 minutes.
1982
A small group of gay men from Los Angeles are diagnosed with HIV. This marked the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and the Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC) issued their first warning.
History of Human Immunodeficiency Virus
The CDC suggests that transmission through sexual contact and blood may be the reason for the transfer of the HIV virus.
Dr. Luc Montagreir concludes that a retrovirus causes HIV.
1984
The first HIV test is licensed by the Food and Drug Administration that can detect anti-bodies to HIV and blood banks begin screening their blood supplies. The CDC suggests transmission from mother to child. and the American Foundation for AIDs research begins.
The first protease inhibitor/antiviral drug is approved and initiates a new era of high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
An infant was believed to have been cured of HIV through HARRT technology only 30 hours after birth but years later was revealed to have been false.
President Bush was able to reauthorize the President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief for 5 more years and up to $40 billion in funds. The ban against HIV travel and immigration in the United States was lifted.
1995
2008
2013
The first organ transplant from an HIV-positive donor and and HIV-positive recipient was performed.
Funding for the SSP (Syringe-Service Program) increased.
2016
1985
