HTLV-III in the Semen and Blood of a Healthy Homosexual Man
- 26 October 1984
- journal article
- other
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 226 (4673), 451-453
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.6208608
Abstract
Human T-lymphotropic virus type III (HTLV-III) is the probable etiologic agent for the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HTLV-III was isolated from semen and blood of a healthy homosexual man whose serum contains antibodies to HTLV-III. The finding of virus in semen supports epidemiologic data that suggest that AIDS can be transmitted sexually. In addition, the demonstration of HTLV-III in the blood and semen of a healthy individual establishes an asymptomatic, virus-positive carrier state which may be important in the dissemination of HTLV-III and, consequently, AIDS.Keywords
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