| Literature DB >> 2985862 |
G Hunsmann, J Schneider, H Bayer, R Kurth, A Werner, H D Brede, V Erfle, W Mellert, H R Brodt, L Bergmann.
Abstract
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 donors indicates that the virus is being transmitted by blood transfusions.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 2985862 DOI: 10.1007/bf01731176
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Klin Wochenschr ISSN: 0023-2173