An NIH-funded trial demonstrates that AZT can reduce the risk of mother-to-infant HIV transmission in humans. amfAR grantee Dr. Ruth Ruprecht’s early research in animal models helped make the government’s study possible.
U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, a vocal advocate for increased AIDS education, is forced to resign.
Drs. David Ho and George Shaw show that following initial infection HIV replicates in the body continuously, producing billions of copies each day.
Elizabeth Glaser dies of AIDS.
Randy Shilts dies of AIDS.
U.S. YEAR-END STATISTICS
441,528 cases of AIDS reported to date
270,870 deaths
