ContentsIntroduction 4
What are HIV and AIDS? 6
A worldwide problem 10
Origins of the epidemic 12
Recognizing the crisis 16
Who gets HIV and AIDS? 18
Focus on Africa 22
The virus at work 24
Family and friends 26
Taking precautions 28
The medical response 32
Public health 38
Legal matters 40
Life with HIV and AIDS 42
Treatment and counselling 46
People to talk to 50
Glossary 52