In:
Clinical and Experimental Immunology, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 81, No. 2 ( 2008-06-28), p. 263-266
Abstract:
Anti-cardiolipin antibodies of IgG class were found in 48% of intravenous drug users, 38% of homosexuals and 14% of heterosexuals (with no other risk factor) infected with HIV. Anti-cardiolipin antibodies were not increased in HIV-negative heterosexual partners of HIV-infected patients, but mildly elevated levels were detected in HIV-negative drug users, relative to healthy controls unselected for HIV status. Among HIV infected drug users, anti-cardiolipin antibodies were more common in men (P=0.01). Anti-cardiolipin antibodies were not associated with thrombocytopenia, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, disease progression or clinical stage. Anti-cardiolipin antibodies appear to be another non-specific marker of HIV infection which may be particularly common in male intravenous drug users infected with the virus.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1365-2249
,
0009-9104
DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2249.1990.tb03328.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020024-9
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