Detection of human immunodeficiency virus antigen in vitreous humor.
The vitreous humor from 11 patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome was obtained at postmortem examination and tested for human immunodeficiency virus antigen and antibody by using the Abbott enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay procedures. Five patients had detectable antigen, supporting the recent observation that the virus may directly infect the retina.
Cowan
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Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
Wahab
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Lucia
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000276:immunology*; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D015488:HIV Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000382:microbiology*
D015483:HIV Antibodies; D015488:HIV Antigens