### Question
How does BLOCK GRANTS define HIV disease?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300y*, **HIV disease** is defined as:

> infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XVII-BLOCK GRANTS > Part C-Certain Programs Regarding Substance Abuse > subpart ii-interim maintenance treatment of narcotics dependence**

