Mesoderm lining the coelom forms mesothelium. Separation of Peritoneal and Pleural Cavities: In the adult, peritoneal and pleural cavities are separated by the diaphragm. The diaphragm isformed by a septum transversum, paired pleuroperitoneal folds, and somatic mesoderm.
HIV Myth 2: 'HIV and AIDS Are the Same Thing'. Absolutely not. HIV is the virus that infects a person and attacks the immune system. AIDS is the disease that develops later in people with HIV that remain untreated or don't respond to treatment.
History overview. KEY POINTS: The history of the HIV and AIDS epidemic began in illness, fear and death as the world faced a new and unknown virus. However, scientific advances, such as the development of antiretroviral drugs, have enabled people with access to treatment to live long and healthy lives with HIV.