Remedy Health Media
A Look at Theories on the Origin of Hiv
This resource presents an article on the theories of the origin of the AIDS virus (HIV). As was thought for many years, another primate may have first introduced us to this virus. Original resource from 2000 AIDS Project Los Angeles.
New York Times
New York Times: Aids in Africa
An interactive slide show that presents the effect on children in Africa because of AIDS. Shows the impact on the children that become orphaned from AIDS.
New York Times
New York Times: Aids and Tradition in Africa
This interactive resource discusses rituals in Africa that could lead to the spread of AIDS. The ritual is a hut cleansing ritual that could spread AIDS very quickly through families.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: When Did Aids Begin?
This site from The Body provides an article summarizing recent research that traces the origins of the HIV virus possible back to the 1940s in Africa. Original resource from 1998 Times Magazine.
BBC
Bbc: Brazil Gets Cut Price Aids Drug
A July 2007 report detailing the agreement on the cost of Aids medication between Brazil and Abbot a giant pharmaceutical corporation. Also provides links to related stories.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: Hiv Infection and Aids
A good article on the infection of HIV and the subsequent disease. Discusses transmission and symptoms. Original resource from 2008 U. S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Cuso
CUSO is a Canadian organization similar in mission and purpose as the United States' Peace Corps. Founded in 1961, CUSO has grown into a dynamic organization working to combat poverty and inequality, aid human rights, treat HIV/AIDS, and...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: Political and Cultural Fusions
This section outlines political and cultural events of the 1980s, including the ERA movement, government failure to act on HIV/AIDS, the war on drugs and the conservative Christian reach. Questions for discussion and critical thinking,...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Second Baby Cleared of Hiv
Article and an interview with the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases discusses the recent report of a second baby cleared of the HIV virus by a regimen of antiretroviral drugs abd what implications this...
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Aids.org
This is AIDS.org, educating, raising awareness, and building community regarding the AIDS virus. Includes facts, information on testing, news, books, programs, and more.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Surviving Aids: Fighting Back (Hot Science)
Explore the body's immune system to understand how a virus enters the body and how the human body fights against the viruses like the mumps virus and HIV.
New York Times
New York Times: Aids at 20
A collection of articles that look at the history of AIDS over the twenty-year period from its first emergence in 1981 up to 2001.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Where Life Is Too Short
This lesson enhances learners' understanding of the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa and the rest of the world.
Remedy Health Media
The Body Fact Sheet: Hiv/aids Treatment
A good look at the progress that has been made in the field of drug treatments. Original resource from 1998 American Association for World Health.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Molecular Targets of Antiretroviral Therapies
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to the viral life cycle and antiretroviral therapies for HIV/AIDS.
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Hiv Stories: Aids, Poverty, and Faith: Mamelodi Township, South Africa
Listen to real people discuss their experiences dealing with HIV, AIDS, and death.
BBC
Bbc News: Aids in Africa: The Orphaned Continent
BBC provides a comprehensive look at the AIDS epidemic affecting Africa. Content includes an overview of the disease, a case study of South Africa, and more.
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Catie (Canadian Aids Treatment Information Exchange)
CATIE is a Canadian organization that provides support and information to people affected by HIV and AIDS, and those seeking information on AIDS prevention. The site offers many resources, for example, information for HIV-infected...
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World Aids Day
This resource includes facts and statistics about HIV and Aids, along with information about World AIDS Day. Includes video (10 min, 26 sec].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Hiv [Pdf]
This PDF fact card on HIV explains how you can get the virus, the effect it has on your body, and how to protect yourself from infection. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Canadian Aids Society: Homepage
The Canadian AIDS Society is the umbrella organization representing more than 125 AIDS groups in Canada. Its purpose is to advocate at the government policy level for those affected by AIDS, provide resources, and to educate the public.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using images, examples, and videos, module describes how HIV causes AIDS and how it destoys the immune system.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Immunology: Hiv Simulation: Simulating the Spread of Hiv
This web-based simulation demonstrates potential spread of HIV through a population. Each participant exchanges virtual body fluids with other participants, some of whom are HIV positive. A computer-simulated ELISA will illustrate the...
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Medecins Sans Frontieres
"MSF is an independent humanitarian medial aid agency committed to two objectives: providing medical aid wherever needed, regardless of race, religion, politics or sex and raising awareness of the plight of te people we help".
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