Module 1: What Is HIV Test Counseling? Why Is It Important?
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Module 1: What is HIV Test Counseling?
Module 1: What Is HIV Test Counseling? Why Is It Important? Screen 5 of 12
Scientists Discover HIV—the Virus that Causes AIDS
Three years later, in 1984, scientists in France and the United States discovered that AIDS is caused by a virus. They named it the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Soon after, a blood test was developed to detect HIV infection, and we learned how the virus is transmitted from one person to another. (We’ll review transmission in Module 5).
Ask yourself: Is AIDS caused by a bacterial infection or a virus?
If you’re not sure, reread the last few screens.
Scientists Discover HIV—the Virus that Causes AIDS
Three years later, in 1984, scientists in France and the United States discovered that AIDS is caused by a virus. They named it the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).Soon after, a blood test was developed to detect HIV infection, and we learned how the virus is transmitted from one person to another. (We’ll review transmission in Module 5).
Ask yourself: Is AIDS caused by a bacterial infection or a virus?
If you’re not sure, reread the last few screens.