When was HIV, that Barre-Sinoussi identified, first discovered?
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HIV was first discovered in 1983 by Luc Montagnier and Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. They found that the virus was responsible for AIDS, which was first identified in 1981. HIV is a retrovirus that infects the cells of the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infections. There is no cure for HIV, but there are treatments that can help people live long and healthy lives.
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