June 5th, marked forty years since the world first saw five cases of what would later become known as Aids. Since then more than 85.6 million people have been diagnosed with HIV and more than 40 million have died. But today there is hope that comes with successful treatments.
"HIV is not a death sentence. Our goal as we enter the new era is with hope," said Dr. Latesha Elopre, Associate Professor, UAB Division of Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Elopre explains one pill a day gives patients a chance at a normal life expectancy without fear of transmitting the disease to others.
June 5th, marked forty years since the world first saw five cases of what would later become known as Aids. Since then more than 85.6 million people have been diagnosed with HIV and more than 40 million have died. But today there is hope that comes with successful treatments.
"HIV is not a death sentence. Our goal as we enter the new era is with hope," said Dr. Latesha Elopre, Associate Professor, UAB Division of Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Elopre explains one pill a day gives patients a chance at a normal life expectancy without fear of transmitting the disease to others.
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