[HIV Treatment and Prevention for Indigent Patients]

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Durvasula, Shreya
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Washington and Lee University, Shepherd Poverty Program
HIV infections -- Prevention
HIV infections -- Treatment
Medicaid
Poverty
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Shreya Durvasula is a member of the Class of 2009 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] Over the last ten years, advances in HIV treatment and better prevention programs have greatly slowed the rate of deaths for infected people; however, these advances have not been made widely available. This paper looks at the nature of the disease and different treatment options available before delineating differences in the treatment and heath care for indigent and insured patients living with HIV/AIDS. Finally, it recommends programs for reforming the current system. [From Introduction] Shreya Durvasula