HTLV-III antibodies in hemodialysis patients--a consequence of blood transfusions?

An investigation for HTLV-III antibodies in chronic hemodialysis patients revealed in four out of 276 patients a positive result using the ELISA and western blot techniques. All HTLV-III positive patients had received blood transfusions. As it has been shown that a needle stick could transmit the HT...

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Published in:Klinische Wochenschrift 1986-07, Vol.64 (13), p.621-622
Main Authors: Schaefer, K, Asmus, G, Hüfler, M, von Herrath, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - immunology
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - transmission
AIDS/HIV
Antibodies, Viral - analysis
Blood Transfusion
Deltaretrovirus - immunology
HIV Antibodies
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - immunology
Renal Dialysis
Retroviridae Infections - immunology
Retroviridae Infections - transmission
Risk
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Summary:An investigation for HTLV-III antibodies in chronic hemodialysis patients revealed in four out of 276 patients a positive result using the ELISA and western blot techniques. All HTLV-III positive patients had received blood transfusions. As it has been shown that a needle stick could transmit the HTLV-III, it is suggested that hemodialysis patients who have received frequent blood transfusions should be screened.
ISSN:0023-2173
1432-1440
DOI:10.1007/BF01735265