The influence of age on the latency period to AIDS in people infected by HIV through blood transfusion.
We collected information on the development of clinical signs and laboratory results from a cohort of 58 people infected with HIV through blood transfusion. The observation time ranged from 36 to 100 months. Belonging to the older age group at the time of transfusion was found to be an important factor for rapid progression to AIDS. Sex or physical health at the time of transfusion did not influence the latency period.
Blaxhult
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Karolinska Institute, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Granath
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Lidman
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Giesecke
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J
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000635:transmission*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction