The objective of this program is to identify the pulmonary complications that occur in association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in individuals with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), with AIDS-related complex (ARC), and with asymptomatic HIV infection. The program is co-sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The specific objectives of the program are: a. Collection of information on pulmonary complications occurring in various risk groups in the United States due to infection with HIV. b. Determination of the types, incidence, course, and outcome of pulmonary disorders in newly diagnosed AIDS patients, ARC patients and asymptomatic HIV infected patients.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Lung Diseases (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HR076035-002
Application #
3657635
Study Section
Project Start
1987-09-30
Project End
1992-09-29
Budget Start
1989-06-29
Budget End
1990-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Northwestern University at Chicago
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
005436803
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60611
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