### Question
How is the term HIV defined?


### Answer
The term **HIV** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff* as the following:

> infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part D-General Provisions**

