Seroepidemiology of HTLV-III (LAV) in the Federal Republic of Germany

Klin Wochenschr. 1985 Mar 1;63(5):233-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01731176.

Abstract

In 1984 10,281 sera were collected in the FRG and examined for antibodies to HTLV-III (LAV) with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and confirmative tests. Of the German AIDS patients 81% have antibodies. Individuals belonging to AIDS risk groups, homosexuals, haemophiliacs and i.v. drug abusers, have antibody frequencies between 25%-72%. The detection of HTLV-III antibodies in blood donors indicates that the virus is being transmitted by blood transfusions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology*
  • Antibodies, Viral / analysis*
  • Deltaretrovirus / immunology
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Germany, West
  • Homosexuality
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Retroviridae Infections / immunology*
  • Risk

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral