Retrovirus-like particles in salivary glands, prostate and testes of AIDS patients.
AIDS associated retrovirus-like particles were identified in the salivary gland, prostate and/or testicle of two AIDS patients. These findings further suggest that saliva and semen may transmit the infection to susceptible individuals.
Lecatsas
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G
Houff
S
S
Macher
A
A
Gelman
E
E
Steis
R
R
Reichert
C
C
Masur
H
H
Sever
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JL
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D017977:Deltaretrovirus / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011467:Prostate / Q000382:microbiology*; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000382:microbiology*; D012661:Semen / Q000382:microbiology; D013737:Testis / Q000382:microbiology*