Contributor National Library of Medicine

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11-07-2013
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This case study provides background information about the HIV virus and AIDS, and it tells the story of Ryan White, a student who was barred from attending school because he had AIDS. The story is used introduce issues related to discrimination and fair treatment of people living with infectious diseases.