The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Authors: Craig E. Metroka, Janet Mouradian, Susanna Cunningham-Rundles
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1983)

Letters and Corrections1 November 1983The Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeCRAIG E. METROKA, M.D., PH.D., JANET MOURADIAN, M.D., SUSANNA CUNNINGHAM-RUNDLES, PH.D.CRAIG E. METROKA, M.D., PH.D.Search for more papers by this author, JANET MOURADIAN, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, SUSANNA CUNNINGHAM-RUNDLES, PH.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-99-5-734 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: deShazo and associates (1) have shown deficient cell-mediated immunity in asymptomatic hemophiliac patients and abnormal OK T4/T8 ratios but normal mitogenic responses in five wives of patients with factor VIII deficiencies. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has been identified in male homosexuals (2), intravenous drug users (3), Haitians (4), hemophiliacs (1), and more recently in female partners of intravenous drug users (5). We report a similar syndrome in wives of bisexual men with the syndrome, thereby expanding the group at risk.All the male patients admitted to multiple, anonymous homosexual contacts and the use of various recreational drugs...References1. DESHAZOANDESNORDBERGNEWTONDAULBOZELKA RWJJCB. An immunologic evaluation of hemophiliac patients and their wives: relationships to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Ann Intern Med. 1983;99:159-64. LinkGoogle Scholar2. . Epidemiologic aspects of the current outbreak of Kaposi's sarcoma and opportunistic infections. N Engl J Med. 1982;306:248-52. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. SMALLKLEINFRIEDLANDMOLLEMERSONSPIGLAND CRGBEI. 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Unique cell lines harboring both Epstein-Barr virus and adult T cell leukemia virus established from leukemia patients. Nature. 1982;299:367-9. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByThe Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Female Sexual Partners of Bisexual MenCOLIN L. SOSKOLNE, PH.D. 1 November 1983Volume 99, Issue 5Page: 734-736KeywordsAIDSAddictsBisexualsCell mediated immunityDrugsHemophilia AHomosexualsRecreational drug useRisk management Issue Published: 1 November 1983 PDF DownloadLoading ...