Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease and infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) surveillance monitors and analyzes data on the number of people infected with HIV and/or AIDS and identifies and tracks trends in disease incidence.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease and infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) surveillance monitors and analyzes data on the number of people infected with HIV and/or AIDS and identifies and tracks trends in disease incidence. Data collected include, but are not limited to, demographic, geographic and disease/condition-specific information. Accurate identification and timely reporting are integral parts of successful disease control, enabling public health agencies to:
- Identify contacts who may be infected or other individuals at risk for infection,
- Determine the incidence and prevalence of HIV infection and disease and AIDS in a specific area of the state, and
- Assist physicians and HIV/AIDS care providers in evaluating illnesses in their clients and communities, and
- Assist the public in making better decisions regarding their health and lifestyle.
Successful HIV infection and disease and AIDS disease surveillance enhances control efforts, such as developing prevention/control strategies and allocating resources for case management and care services.