Many of those who contracted AIDS in the early and mid-1980s:
A) caught it through casual personal contact
B) could be cured with prompt treatment
C) were in monogamous relationships
D) soon died
E) were put in government detention centers

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In the early and mid-1980s, AIDS was a relatively new and poorly understood disease. There were no effective treatments available, and many of those who contracted the disease died relatively quickly. Therefore, option D is the most accurate and best choice. Options A, B, and E are incorrect, as AIDS is not transmitted through casual contact, there was no cure at that time, and there were not government detention centers for people with AIDS in the US. Option C may be accurate for some individuals, but it is not a widespread characteristic of those who contracted AIDS in the early and mid-1980s.

Many of Those Who Contracted AIDS in the Early and Mid-1980s