k Worldwide AIDS epidemic, artwork Worldwide AIDS epidemic. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth in the shape of the AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome virus. The shape of the Earth is that of the virus capsid protein shell, while the protruding objects are the viral surface proteins. This image represents the worldwide spread of AIDS, particularly in Africa centre. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus HIV, which has an icosahedral 20sided capsid. AIDS was first reported in 1981. By the 1990s, millions were infected worldwide, with infection rates and mortality rates particularly high in subSaharan Africa. It is thought that millions more people worldwide will be infected by 2010. Stock Photo - Afloimages
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Worldwide AIDS epidemic, artwork Worldwide AIDS epidemic. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth in the shape of the AIDS  acquired immune deficiency syndrome  virus. The shape of the Earth is that of the virus capsid  protein shell , while the protruding objects are the viral surface proteins. This image represents the worldwide spread of AIDS, particularly in Africa  centre . AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus  HIV , which has an icosahedral  20 sided  capsid. AIDS was first reported in 1981. By the 1990s, millions were infected worldwide, with infection rates and mortality rates particularly high in sub Saharan Africa. It is thought that millions more people worldwide will be infected by 2010.
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Worldwide AIDS epidemic, artwork

Worldwide AIDS epidemic. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth in the shape of the AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) virus. The shape of the Earth is that of the virus capsid (protein shell), while the protruding objects are the viral surface proteins. This image represents the worldwide spread of AIDS, particularly in Africa (centre). AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which has an icosahedral (20-sided) capsid. AIDS was first reported in 1981. By the 1990s, millions were infected worldwide, with infection rates and mortality rates particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa. It is thought that millions more people worldwide will be infected by 2010.

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