title: Prevalence of human T-lymphotropic retroviruses type III (HIV) and type IV in Ivory Coast.
abstract: Serological investigations in the Ivory Coast indicate that, despite the rarity of overt acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is widely prevalent. So also is human T-lymphotropic virus type IV (HTLV-IV). The highest rates of HIV and HTLV-IV seropositivity were observed in female prostitutes. These findings suggest that, like HIV, HTLV-IV can be transmitted by heterosexual contact, and that the mobility of prostitutes may be an important factor in spread of the retroviruses in Africa. The incidence of HIV-associated AIDS in the Ivory Coast is likely to rise sharply in the next few years.
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire; D017977:Deltaretrovirus / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D006678:HIV / Q000276:immunology; D015483:HIV Antibodies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011329:Prisoners; D011477:Sex Work; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D015483:HIV Antibodies