Review of the literature for the causes and the pathogenesis of AIDSReview of the literature for the causes and the pathogenesis of AIDS

Review of the literature for the causes and the pathogenesis of AIDS worldwide revealed that approximately 90% of AIDS cases in the USA and Europe are observed in homosexual men and drug users. The regular uses of alcohol, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, and alkyl nitrite cause chronic health problems in the nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and other tissues in these individuals. The majority of these health problems are usually diagnosed currently as idiopathic, and treated with high doses of glucocorticoids and/or cytotoxic drugs. In addition, some homosexual men are usually heavy users of illicit drugs, alcohol, and oral and rectal glucocorticoids ( Fauci et al., 1998; Al-Bayati, 1999).

The treatment of a patient with prednisone at 60 mg per day for about three months can actually cause AIDS as described above. This treatment and doses are often given to patients suffering from lung fibrosis, thrombocytopenia, or other chemically induced chronic illnesses.

The reversal of CD4+ T-cells depletion in the peripheral blood was reported in HIV+ homosexual men after the termination of their treatment with glucocorticoids.

The medical evidence shows that AIDS is probably caused by the use of illicit drugs, therapeutic use of corticosteroids, and malnutrition. Differential diagnosis indicated that HIV is not involved.

There are thousands of cases infected with the HIV and they did not show any symptoms for more than 10 years (Fauci, et al., 1998; Al-Bayati, 1999).