Seroepidemiology of HTLV-III (LAV) in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Hunsmann, G.
- Schneider, J.
- Bayer, H.
- Kurth, R.H.-H.
- Werner, A.S.
- Brede, H.D.
- Erfle, V.F.
- Mellert, W.
- Brodt, H.R.
- Bergmann, L.
- Helm, I.
- Scharrer, I.M.
- Kreuz, W.D.
- Berthold, H.K.
- Wernet, P.A.
- Schneider, E.M.
- Schimpf, K.
- Egli, U.
- Bienzle, U.
- Schmitz, H.J.
- Kern, P.M.
- Krüger, G.R.F.
- Rasokat, H.
- Lechler, E.
- Seifried, E.
- Hellstern, P.A.
- Schneider, W.F.W.
- Hölzer, E.
- Goebel -, F.D.
- Hehlmann., R.
DOIAbstract
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 donours indicates that the virus is being transmitted by blood transfusions
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