Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Statement

Approximately 50 percent of new HIV infections in the United States occur in people under the age of 25. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Though the majority of young people are infected sexually, HIV is also transmitted perinatally and by exposure to contaminated blood. Even in the absence of symptoms, an HIV-infected person can infect others. Infection with HIV can weaken the immune system to the point that it has difficulty fighting off opportunistic life-threatening infections.

HIV is now considered to be a chronic manageable disease. If an HIV/AIDS case is reported at Marquette, our response will be based on compassion and concern for the welfare of the infected individual and on protecting the health of the Marquette community. Specifically:

• The university will proceed on a case-by-case basis with the advice of health professionals. Diagnosis and other medical information are confidential;
• Comprehensive, up-to-date HIV prevention education will be provided to students and staff as part of the intellectual, moral and service mission of the university;
• Emotional and/or physical harassment of HIV-positive individuals is not acceptable behavior at Marquette and will be dealt with accordingly

Those with questions about HIV/AIDS should consult their primary care physician, health educators at the Center for Health Education and Promotion, Student Health Service clinical staff, and/or the coordinator of disability services in the Office of Student Educational Services.

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