### Question
How is the "HIV disease" defined?


### Answer
The term **HIV disease** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300x* as follows -

> infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XVII-BLOCK GRANTS > Part B-Block Grants Regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse > subpart ii-block grants for prevention and treatment of substance abuse**

