Peak hour №1 01.12.1994 (1994)

Eduard Karamov is a leading specialist in the study of the human immunodeficiency virus (AIDS).

He tells how he almost became infected with HIV by cutting himself on glass vials containing virus particles that broke in the laboratory.

Karamov's laboratory was the first in the USSR, and then in Russia, to begin detecting the virus (since 1985).

The topic of the possible artificial origin of the virus is raised.

The scientist talks about several theories of the origin of the virus and its subsequent mutations.

The participants of the program discuss a case of children being infected with AIDS in Elista through medical instruments that were not properly treated.

Later, incidents were registered in Rostov, Stavropol, and Volgograd.

Eduard Karimov cites statistics on those infected with the immunodeficiency virus, in particular, he mentions newborns from HIV-positive parents.

The scientist believes that existing measures to prevent the fight against HIV are insufficient.

He explains the ways in which the virus spreads and what precautions must be taken to prevent infection.

He points out the existing shortcomings and disagreements in the legislative sphere on this issue.