
HIV/AIDS denialism
HIV/AIDS denialism is a movement that challenges the widely accepted scientific consensus that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Despite extensive scientific evidence and decades of research, proponents of HIV/AIDS denialism argue that the virus does not cause AIDS and that conventional treatments, such as antiretroviral therapy (ART), are unnecessary or even harmful. This movement has been criticized for spreading misinformation, undermining public health efforts to control the spread of HIV, and putting the health of individuals at risk.