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Episode 43: The AIDS Epidemic, Part One - Origin

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4.2839 Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2017

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

In this short first entry in our series on the AIDS epidemic, we see the very beginnings of the AIDS virus -- not in the late 1970s, but in a jungle in Cameroon at the turn of the 20th century. We also look at a few early cases of HIV infection prior to the epidemic's explosion.

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Hello, this is Jennifer Matarise. And before I start this episode, a short disclaimer.

1:03.5

This series will focus on the AIDS epidemic, meaning that it will include graphic sexual

1:08.3

descriptions, homophobia, the deaths of children, and other situations

1:12.6

which you may want to avoid. If you think you may not want to hear a certain aspect of the series,

1:18.6

you may want to skip it. I should be posting other episodes this month on different topics,

1:24.6

so you won't be deprived through August. I'd also like to say that these episodes are by no means comprehensive.

1:32.0

The AIDS epidemic has lasted decades and spread across the globe,

1:36.1

so if I miss anything, it is simply because there is so very much to cover.

1:41.0

I'd suggest that if there is anything you'd like to learn more about, there is a wealth

1:45.6

of information out there on multiple aspects of the epidemic for you to take in if you haven't

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