Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in hemophilia.
Between early 1980 and early 1984, more than 4000 cases of AIDS have occurred in the United States. Since January 1982, 33 cases have occurred in patients with hemophilia. The epidemiologic and clinical features of the cases are presented. Etiologic considerations and implications for blood products are discussed.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000635:transmission; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D008212:Lymphocyte Depletion; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012306:Risk; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D065227:Transfusion Reaction
D005169:Factor VIII