Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§300cc–51 Definitions
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER XXI — RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME › Part E — General Provisions › § 300cc–51
Summary
Defines what "infection" and "treatment" mean when talking about the agent that causes AIDS. "Infection" covers opportunistic cancers, infectious diseases, and any other health problems caused by that agent. "Treatment" includes primary and secondary prevention.
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Title 42, §300cc–51
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For purposes of this subchapter:
(1)The term “infection”, with respect to the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome, includes opportunistic cancers and infectious diseases and any other conditions arising from infection with such etiologic agent.
(2)The term “treatment”, with respect to the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome, includes primary and secondary prophylaxis.
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1993—Pub. L. 103–43 substituted provisions defining “infection” and “treatment” for former provisions which read as follows: “For purposes of this subchapter, the term ‘infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome’ includes any condition arising from infection with such etiologic agent”.
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42 U.S.C. § 300cc–51
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102