ISSN:
1432-1440
Keywords:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
;
Lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV)/human T-lymphotropic virus type III (HTLV-III)
;
Seroepidemiology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In 1984 10,281 sera were collected in the FRG and examined for antibodies to HTLV-III (LAV) with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and confirmative tests. Of the German AIDS patients 81% have antibodies. Individuals belonging to AIDS risk groups, homosexuals, haemophiliacs and i.v. drug abusers, have antibody frequencies between 25%–72%. The detection of HTLV-III antibodies in blood donours indicates that the virus is being transmitted by blood transfusions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01731176