Initial case studies in the United States suggested an unusually high AIDS prevalence among
A) intravenous (IV) drug users.
B) homosexual men.
C) homosexual men and IV drug users.
D) transfusion recipients.

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The initial case studies in the United States suggested an unusually high prevalence of AIDS among both homosexual men and IV drug users. This led to the identification of AIDS as a syndrome that could affect anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or drug use. Further research and understanding of the HIV virus showed that it could be transmitted through various means, including sexual contact, sharing of needles among IV drug users, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. However, the initial identification of AIDS as primarily affecting the homosexual and IV drug user communities was a significant turning point in the public perception and awareness of the disease.

Initial Case Studies in the United States Suggested an Unusually