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The Unusual Virus/AIDS
During the 1980’s there was a huge outbreak of an unknown infection, which resulted in five homosexual men dying. Doctors from across the country reported similar symptoms of this condition to the CDC. The CDC discovered that this mysterious infection targets the immune system, causing healthy individuals to have unusual infections. As a result, the CDC named the unusual virus “AIDS” which stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

The film presented a huge debate on whether individuals can contract AIDS without contracting HIV. The documentary displayed these two controversial views, one scientist expressed his theory by saying if an individual is diagnosed with HIV within the next ten years the virus will evolve into AIDs. The other
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