HIV exceptionalism
HIV Exceptionalism
HIV exceptionalism (pronunciation: /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː ɪkˈsepʃənəˌlɪzəm/) is a term used to describe the tendency to treat HIV and AIDS differently from other infectious diseases, particularly in public policy. The term was first used in the early 1990s to critique the way HIV/AIDS was uniquely responded to in comparison to other health issues.
Etymology
The term "HIV exceptionalism" is derived from the words "HIV", the acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and "exceptionalism", which refers to the perception that a particular entity, in this case, HIV, is significantly different from others to warrant particular handling.
Related Terms
- Public Health Policy: The set of actions and decisions taken by governments or health organizations to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
- Infectious Diseases: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): A virus that attacks the body's immune system, leading to AIDS if not treated.
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): The most advanced stage of HIV infection, which can take from 2 to 15 years to develop depending on the individual.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HIV exceptionalism
- Wikipedia's article - HIV exceptionalism
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