The impact of HIV infection on the hemophilia community.
The hemophilia community has been rocked by the catastrophe of AIDS. The use of blood products that had first restored the potential for normal survival turned out also to bring involvement with, or the threat of, HIV infection. Persons with hemophilia are now burdened with fear and discrimination. Strong leadership has come from the National Hemophilia Foundation in the provision of needed support and understanding.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001771:Blood Banks; D001782:Blood Donors; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D014481:United States