HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was first identified in the late 50s / early 60s in humans. HIV is a very unique virus as the incubation time is around 8 years and the disease resulting from a sustained infection isn’t actually what kills you. This complex and unique disease took years to develop effective treatment for,Continue reading “Why there is, and isn’t, a cure for HIV”
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What will be the next pandemic?
“There are only three things that are inevitable in this world. Death, taxes, and flu pandemics.” – Dr. Allison McGeer, Former director of infection control at Mount Sinai hospital. Although my generation has not before experienced what it is like to live through a pandemic prior to COVID-19, it is most likely something we willContinue reading “What will be the next pandemic?”
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