LAV/HTLV-III infection and atopy: serum IgE and specific IgE antibodies to environmental allergens.
The incidence of atopic diseases and IgE production was investigated in 69 patients of the AIDS outpatient clinic. In LAV/HTLV-III infected homosexuals there was a trend to lower serum IgE levels and decreased frequency of atopic diseases. The incidence of patients with positive RAST against common environmental allergens was significantly lower in LAV/HTLV-III-infected versus non-infected homosexuals.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test
D007073:Immunoglobulin E