### Question
How is the term acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related diseases defined?


### Answer
The term **acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related diseases** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12902* as the following:

> the disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 131-HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS**

