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The changing face of AIDS in America

When AIDS first struck in the United States in the 1980s, many sufferers -- a high proportion gay males and intravenous drug users -- faced daunting prognoses and social stigmas. Today, prospects have brightened for those infected with HIV, which include people of all ages, sexual orientations and races. But challenges remain, both in helping those with the disease and educating the public.
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What's the biggest challenge in the AIDS fight?

Finding a vaccine

Battling complacency

Resolving stigmas

All of the above

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They are grandmothers, aspiring actors and middle school students. Today, Americans of all different races, ages and sexual persuasions are living with HIV. In so doing, they defy stereotypes that emerged with the 1980s AIDS outbreaks, including that the disease is a death sentence.

Diverse cast living with HIV

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