When was HIV identified?
Correct answer: D. 1983
- A. 1987
- B. 1985
- C. 1980Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
- D. 1983
Explanation
HIV was identified as the virus causing AIDS in 1983 by researchers including Luc Montagnier’s team. AIDS itself had been clinically recognized earlier, particularly in 1981, which can cause confusion with this date.
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