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  • 04/07/11 What is HIV/AIDS Source: Buzzle The medical community hasn't yet faced a condition more complex than HIV/AIDS.

Background on hiv and aids

The spread of HIV and AIDS has affected millions of people worldwide; AIDS is considered a pandemic. In 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that there are 33.4 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS, with 2.7 million new HIV infections per year and 2.0 million annual deaths due to AIDS.

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