HIV-2 infection with a long asymptomatic period.
J Infect
; 31(2): 163-4, 1995 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8666851
ABSTRACT
We give details of a patient infected with HIV-2 which had what we believe to be the longest asymptomatic period so far reported. The infection was probably acquired though a blood transfusion in Africa 27 years ago. At present the patient remains asymptomatic and her cellular defence mechanisms, evaluated by CD+4 lymphocyte counts and hypersensitivity skin tests, are not severely compromised. HIV-2 has come distinct epidemiological, clinical and biological features which are different from the related HIV-1 and deserve investigation in order for its natural history to be better understood.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
HIV Infections
/
HIV-2
/
Transfusion Reaction
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
/
Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Infect
Year:
1995
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal