Friday, July 8, 2011

Examples of HIV/AIDS being introduced to an area


Examples of HIV/AIDS being introduced to an area?
I'm writing an essay, and I need some good reputable sources to back up my ideas. Basically I'm looking for examples of people moving to another area and introducing HIV to an area. I need something I can cite. Thanks!
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