Advertisement
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource Follow Us Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter
Professionals >> Visit The Body PROThe Body en Espanol
  
  • Email Email
  • Printable Single-Page Print-Friendly
  • Glossary Glossary

U.S. News

Today in History -- June 5

June 5, 2009

On this date in 1981, CDC reported that five gay men in Los Angeles had developed a rare form of pneumonia. These were the first recognized cases of the condition that later became known as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS.

Back to other news for June 2009

Adapted from:
Associated Press
06.05.2009


  
  • Email Email
  • Printable Single-Page Print-Friendly
  • Glossary Glossary

This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
 
See Also
Coverage of the 30th Anniversary of AIDS
First Reports of HIV in the U.S.

Tools
 

Advertisement