Seronegative infection and AIDS caused by an A2 subsubtype HIV-1

Ana R. Cardoso, Cristina Gonçalves, Dulce Pascoalinho, Carla Gil, António F. Ferreira, Inês Bártolo, Nuno Taveira

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Abstract

The study of true seronegative HIV-1 infections may have important implications for the diagnosis and prevention of HIV-1 infection. The case of an AIDS patient with persistently negative HIV serology is described. Genetic and phylogenetic analysis indicated that she was infected with an A2 subsubtype HIV-1 transmitted by her seropositive and asymptomatic sexual partner. The clinical and serological discordant results suggest the presence of an immunological deficiency that prevents the formation of HIV-1-specific antibodies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1071-1074
Number of pages4
JournalAIDS
Volume18
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2004

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