HIV-2 antibodies in serum samples from Maharashtra state.

1 September 1992

journal article

Vol. 95, 213-5

Abstract

Two hundred serum samples were tested to detect the presence of HIV-2 infection in Maharashtra state. The serum samples were derived from various groups including those with high risk behaviour for HIV infection. All samples were tested by three combined HIV-1 and HIV-2 ELISA kits. The reactivity was confirmed by LiaTek HIV 1+2 immunoblot. The study confirmed that HIV-2 infection exists in Maharashtra, as 14 samples showed antibodies to HIV-2 and 14 showed antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2. Antibodies to HIV-2 or HIV-1 and HIV-2 were detected mainly in persons with high risk behaviour.

Keywords

ASIA
BLOOD SUPPLY
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
DISEASES
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
EXAMINATIONS AND DIAGNOSES
HEMATOLOGIC TESTS
HIV INFECTIONS
HIV SERODIAGNOSIS
INDIA
LABORATORY EXAMINATIONS AND DIAGNOSES
LABORATORY PROCEDURES
POPULATION AT RISK
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH REPORT
SOUTHERN ASIA
VIRAL DISEASES

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