Publisher's Synopsis
Millions of people around the world have been affected by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, and millions more are infected with HIV, the virus that has caused AIDS. You'll learn about the history of the AIDS epidemic, how American society has responded to the disease, and what to expect from AIDS in the future, as well as how the AIDS virus is transmitted, about testing for HIV, and about the medical effects of AIDS. This book is an informative examination of the crisis that touches everyone's life.
