Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Research (AIDS)

Abstract

This grant was awarded to fund clinical and laboratory research on therapeutic regimens which show promise of ameliorating the effects of HIV infection. Midway through the five year grant, an organizational structure is in place to conduct both basic and applied research of HIV. In late 1980 a few cases of a devastating disease that attacked the body's immune system and its ability to fight disease were identified in the United States. This disease was eventually diagnosed and named acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). By 1982, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) were gathering epidemiologic data and case definitions. Attention still needed to be focused on other factors of HIV infection affecting the military.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236988

Entities

People

  • Bryce C. Redington
  • Martha B. Shaw

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Cells
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Hiv Infections
  • Lymphocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Therapy

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies