The HIV Immunology and Diagnostics Branch, DASTLR, conducts basic and applied studies of microbial-host interactions that occur in infections, particularly infection with HIV.  Studies are conducted on diagnostics, natural history, mechanisms of infection, immunopathogenesis, and the biology of host-microbe interaction. These studies are conducted to improve diagnostic accuracy, to analyze and distinguish effective versus deleterious immune responses, and to identify targets for immune intervention.

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Includes epidemiologic, surveillance, and prevention information on HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis.

Non-CDC websites

The following sites may also be useful to persons seeking information on HIV infection and AIDS. Listing does not imply CDC endorsement.

Johns Hopkins AIDS Service:
http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/

HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service:
http://www.hivatis.org/                

JAMA HIV/AIDS Information Center:
http://www.ama-assn.org/special/hiv/hivhome.htm

UCSF AIDS:
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu

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This page was last updated on 10/01/02

HIV Immunology and Diagnostics Branch
Division of AIDS, STD, and TB Laboratory Research
National Center for Infectious Diseases
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