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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

J Emerg Med. 1984;2(2):117-28. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85132515
Seger D

Abstract: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) occurs as a result of a defect in cell mediated immunity with a comparatively normal humoral immunity. Originally diagnosed in four distinct groups, AIDS is now recognized in six high-risk groups. Many theories of etiology exist; the most accepted etiologic agent is the Human T-lymphotropic retrovirus (HTLV). Clinical presentations are that of an opportunistic infection or a nonspecific illness. Once AIDS is diagnosed, medicine has little to offer the AIDS victim. CDC recommendations for health personnel and AIDS patients are reviewed.
Keywords: *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/EPIDEMIOLOGY/ETIOLOGY/ GENETICS/IMMUNOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY/THERAPY/TRANSMISSION Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) Female Haiti/ETHNOLOGY Health Manpower Hemophilia/COMPLICATIONS Homosexuality Human Infant Injections, Intravenous/ADVERSE EFFECTS Male Middle Age Risk Substance Dependence/COMPLICATIONS United States JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW

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