AIDS
Collard's own experiences with AIDS undoubtedly influenced his work. He died of AIDS-related illness aged 35.
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“From the point of view of the pharmaceutical industry, the AIDS problem has already been solved. After all, we already have a drug which can be sold at the incredible price of $8,000 an annual dose, and which has the added virtue of not diminishing the market by actually curing anyone.”
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