1984

1^st reported Australian transfusion transmission of AIDS.

NEJM publishes CDC record of 1^st 18 transfusion-associated AIDS cases.

Recognition of widespread HIV infection in Australian haemophilia population after testing with anti-HTLVIII antibodies initially provided by CDC.

In response, CSL begins 60 degree Centigrade heat treatment of F VIII & IX concentrates for 72 hours.

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