title: Delayed progression and inefficient transmission of HIV-2.
abstract: We report a case of HIV-2 infection with delayed progression, taking approximately one and a half decades to develop HIV related symptoms. The spouse was still negative for HIV with a history of having regular unprotected sex with the index case which highlights the inefficient transmissibility of HIV-2. Continued surveillance is needed in screening of HIV-2 infection, especially in cases with a high index of suspicion and risk factors for HIV-2, as these patients develop AIDS related symptoms quite late due to delayed progression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. dr_bineetakashyap@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Bineeta
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kashyap
authors.forename: Hitender
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gautam
authors.forename: Sanjim
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chadha
authors.forename: Preena
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bhalla
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D015498:HIV-2; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012747:Sexual Partners