At the time of his death, Salk was working on a vaccine to prevent AIDS in individuals who were HIV-infected & the Salk Institute continues to work with the AIDS virus. LeVert covers how the virus affects the immune system, how it is transmitted, how to reduce the risk of infection, teens & HIV, testing, treatment, & AIDS & society. The information is interspersed with statistics & well-known cases in the news. This is a fairly frank book, but one that should be considered by anyone wanting to know more about the disease. Lists of recommended readings & sources of information including phone numbers, state hotlines, & research foundations. Chapter notes, glossary, & index.