### Question
How does the law define individuals infected with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300dd*, **individuals infected with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome** is defined as:

> 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 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXII-HEALTH SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME > Part B-Subacute Care**

