### Question
How is the "individuals infected with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome" defined?


### Answer
The term **individuals infected with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300dd* as follows -

> individuals who have a disease, or are recovering from a disease, attributable to the infection of such individuals with such etiologic agent, and as a result of the effects of such disease, are in need of subacute-care services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXII-HEALTH SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME > Part B-Subacute Care**

