Lymphocyte emperipolesis in AIDS.
Excepting sperm, lymphocytes are the most motile cells within and outside of the body in mammals. In the body, lymphocytes are the primary victims of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This photo-essay illustrates that migrant lymphocytes outside of the body are the primary vectors of AIDS spread.
Shields
J W
JW
Department of Medicine and Hematology, Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic, California.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000473:pathology* / Q000635:transmission; D002465:Cell Movement; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000502:physiology*