Herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus in the serum of schizophrenic patients versus other psychosis and normal controls.
One hundred and thirty eight subjects were examined for presence of antibodies by immunoperidose assay (IPA). The frequency of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) antibody of 48 schizophrenic inpatients was compared to 48 inpatients with other psychosis and to 48 staff controls. No differences were found between schizophrenic and control groups.
Fux
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Ministry of Health, Mental Health Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Sarov
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I
Ginot
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Y
Sarov
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B
D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood*; D003587:Cytomegalovirus / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000382:microbiology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000382:microbiology*; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000276:immunology*
D000914:Antibodies, Viral