HIV/AIDS emerged in the 1980s, stigmatized as a 'gay plague,' leading to misinformation and ignorance.
HIV/AIDS was the disease that emerged in the 1980s, leading to misinformation, stigma, fear, and discrimination. The first reported cases were among gay men, which fueled the stigma of the disease as a 'gay plague.' The lack of federal support and the association of AIDS with homosexuality contributed to misinformation and ignorance, resulting in significant loss of lives.
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