Lymphocyte transformation response to pokeweed mitogen as a predictive marker for development of AIDS and AIDS related symptoms in homosexual men with HIV antibodies.

Authors :: Hoffman, Bo
Lindhardt, Bjarne Orskov
Gerstoft, Jan
Petersen, Carsten Sand
Platz, Per
Ryder, Lars P.
Odum, Niels
Dickmeiss, Ebbe
Nielsen, Peder Bo
Ullman, Susanne
Svejgaard, Arne
Source :: British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition); 8/1/1987, Vol. 295 Issue 6593, p293, 4p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :: 1987
Abstract: Examines the factors in predicting AIDS related symptoms in homosexual men with HIV in Copenhagen, Denmark. Role of lymphocyte transformation response as a predictive marker of AIDS related symptoms; Ratio of T helper lymphocytes to T suppressor lymphocytes; Correlation of low relative response to pokeweed mitogen on initial investigation with the worsened clinical condition on reinvestigation.

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