Scanning electron micrograph of HIV-1 (in green) budding from cultured lymphocyte. Multiple round bumps on cell surface represent sites of assembly and budding of virions. (Public domain)
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Great strides have been made during the last thirty years against AIDS however the HIV virus continues to evolve and challenge medical scientists. Living with AIDS is now a reality for over 33 million with the disease but the battle is not over. It serves to remember that an estimated 25 million have died from AIDS. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is perhaps one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century.
I was part of the Infection Control Committee at my hospital when AIDS first reared its ugly head. Our whole way of approaching patients changed dramatically. Gloves, face masks, full length-long sleeved disposable gowns...etc etc. We were all terrified of this fairly unknown, fatal disease.
ReplyDeleteThings have changed (improved) with knowledge, but we still have so far to go.
Yes... miles to go before we sleep... Thanks for taking the time to comment and help remind everyone there is still much to be done.
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