HIV and AIDS

Since its identification in the early 1980's, AIDS has become a global health crisis. Internet resources can inform you about the history and nature of AIDS, tell you what is being done in response to the epidemic, and what you can do to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

How much do you know about AIDS?

HIV and AIDS Quiz
Discover how much you know about AIDS by taking this simple, interactive quiz.

Are You AIDS Prejudiced?
"Do you know how you would react if you met somebody in either a social or work environment and they told you they were infected with HIV?" Take this quiz and find out.

What are AIDS and HIV?

AIDS.org
Basic and easy-to-understand explanations of AIDS, how it's transmitted and how to prevent it.

HIVInsite
Published by UCSF, this page includes more comprehensive information in a FAQ format.

HIV Life Cycle
This clear diagram shows how the HIV virus attacks the human body

AIDS Life Cycle
A multimedia presentation from the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.

What is the origin and history of AIDS/HIV?

On the Trail of an Epidemic
Since AIDS was discovered in 1983, researchers have made significant progress in their understanding of the disease. Two distinct types of HIV have been identified thus far. HIV-1, which has several subtypes, is responsible for the world-wide epidemic.

The Origin of AIDS

The History of AIDS

AIDS at 20
The NY Times archive of current and past stories relating to the AIDS crisis.

What is the current situation in the US and Worldwide?

AIDS Fact Sheet
Published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, this fact sheet shows the distribution of AIDS cases in the United States.

AIDS Clock
Interactive maps showing the distribution of AIDS worldwide.

Countries and Regions
Statistical overviews of world regions, with links to resources within each area.

AIDS Atlas
An excellent series of maps in pdf format, published by the NY Times.

What is being done in response to the crisis?

AIDS Walk
Many cities around the US sponsor AIDS walks to raise money for AIDS-related services. Find out more here.

Student Global AIDS Campaign
Founded in 2001 to mobilize US students as global AIDS activists.

ACT UP/Golden Gate
A grassroots, volunteer group committed to using non-violent direct action to end the AIDS crisis.

UNAIDS
A United Nations website, offering access to publications and information on worldwide programs.

XII International AIDS Conference
Reports from the most recent international conference, which took place in Durban, South Africa, in July 2000.

HIV/AIDS Policy and Activism
News, information, and ways to become involved in the worldwide response to the AIDS crisis.