A.I.D.S. Victim Dies (Press, 13 February 1985)
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Summary: A.I.D.S. Victim Dies (Press, 13 February 1985)
On 13 February 1985, news emerged from Auckland regarding a recent fatality linked to A.I.D.S. A young homosexual man, who had been admitted to Auckland Hospital two weeks prior, passed away after suffering from a fever of unknown origin. It is believed he contracted the disease in Sydney. Dr Desmond Beckett, the hospital’s superintendent, reported that a post-mortem examination revealed he died from meningitis, likely resulting from a weakened immune system due to A.I.D.S. In a related case, another A.I.D.S. victim, who was a passenger on the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth 2, is being cared for in Auckland Hospital. The situation highlights the growing concern around A.I.D.S. and its implications for public health during that period, as well as the need for increased awareness and medical attention regarding the disease.
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