Seroepidemiology of HTLV-III (LAV) in the Federal Republic of Germany.
In 1984 10,281 sera were collected in the FRG and examined for antibodies to HTLV-III (LAV) with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and confirmative tests. Of the German AIDS patients 81% have antibodies. Individuals belonging to AIDS risk groups, homosexuals, haemophiliacs and i.v. drug abusers, have antibody frequencies between 25%-72%. The detection of HTLV-III antibodies in blood donors indicates that the virus is being transmitted by blood transfusions.
Hunsmann
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Schneider
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Bayer
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Kurth
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Werner
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Brede
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Erfle
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Mellert
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Brodt
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Bergmann
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000276:immunology*; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D017977:Deltaretrovirus / Q000276:immunology; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005260:Female; D005860:Germany, West; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012192:Retroviridae Infections / Q000276:immunology*; D012306:Risk
D000914:Antibodies, Viral