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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
Individuals with questions regarding 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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