The goals of the AIDS Surveillance Unit are to monitor the incidence of severe HIV-related immunosuppression, morbidity and mortality and to identify trends in emerging modes of HIV transmission. Government mandates apportion funding for prevention planning and medical and social services for AIDS patients to local jurisdictions on the basis of the number of reported AIDS cases for that area. AIDS cases are identified by conducting active surveillance at medical centers, clinics, and private medical practices. By conducting surveillance, timely data is gathered to monitor trends in AIDS survival and to assess the relative impact that the AIDS epidemic is having on the people of San Francisco. The Unit also serves the community by providing aggregate data upon request.
All reports are confidential.
Other reports may be accessed from the menu on this Web page. Field Staff Coordinator Priscilla Lee Chu, Epidemiologist Hours 8-5.