What caused the AIDS epidemic in Africa?

There is now conclusive evidence that HIV originated in Africa. A 10-year study completed in 2005 found a strain of Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) in a number of chimpanzee colonies in south-east Cameroon that was a viral ancestor of the HIV-1 that causes AIDS in humans.

Who brought the polio vaccine?

The first polio vaccine, known as inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) or Salk vaccine, was developed in the early 1950s by American physician Jonas Salk. This vaccine contains killed virus and is given by injection. The large-scale use of IPV began in February 1954, when it was administered to American schoolchildren.

What did Hilary Koprowski have to do with AIDS?

Koprowski was the target of accusations in the press in the OPV AIDS hypothesis, an allegation long refuted by evidence showing that the HIV-1 virus was introduced to humans long before his polio-vaccine trials were conducted in Africa.

Where did Hilary Koprowski live as a child?

The case was settled out of court with a formal apology from Rolling Stone magazine. Hilary Koprowski was born in Warsaw to an educated, assimilated Jewish family. His parents met in 1906 when Paweł Koprowski (1882-1957) was serving in the Imperial Russian Army, and moved to Warsaw soon after their marriage in 1912.

Where did Paweł and Sonia Koprowski live?

Hilary Koprowski was born in Warsaw to an educated, assimilated Jewish family. His parents met in 1906 when Paweł Koprowski (1882-1957) was serving in the Imperial Russian Army, and moved to Warsaw soon after their marriage in 1912. His mother Sonia (née Berland; 1883-1967), was a dentist from Berdichev.

Who is dr.claude Koprowski of Christiana Hospital?

Claude Koprowski is a retired physician. Christopher Koprowski is a physician certified in two specialties, neurology and radio-oncology; he is chair of the department of radiation oncology at Christiana Hospital in Delaware.