Human immunodeficiency virus infection in patients with leukemia

Eighteen human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive patients were found among 211 previously treated adult patients with a variety of leukemias who had been multiply transfused before April 1985. Patients known to be homosexual or intravenous drug users were excluded from this study. The spouse...

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Published in:Blood 1988-04, Vol.71 (4), p.1147-1149
Main Authors: Minamoto, GY, Scheinberg, DA, Dietz, K, Gold, JW, Chein, N, Gee, T, Reich, LM, Hoffer, J, Mayer, K, Armstrong, D
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Language:English
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Summary:Eighteen human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive patients were found among 211 previously treated adult patients with a variety of leukemias who had been multiply transfused before April 1985. Patients known to be homosexual or intravenous drug users were excluded from this study. The spouse of one HIV-seropositive patient became HIV infected and subsequently developed the acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Patients with leukemia who were multiply transfused before the availability of screening of blood products for HIV antibody should be counseled regarding their individual risks of HIV infection and the risk to sexual contacts.
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood.V71.4.1147.bloodjournal7141147