HIV-associated immune dysfunction and delayed pubertal development in a cohort of young hemophiliacs

Article Abstract:

The authors studied growth patterns of 333 hemophiliac boys and adolescents between six and 19 years old, most of whom had been infected with HIV. they determined that the progression of the HIV infection proportionately interfered with and delayed their onset of puberty and that this -- delay of puberty -- can be a key to estimating the rate of underlying development of the disease.

Growth, Puberty, Hemophiliacs

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Salivary sIgA response in HIV-1 infection

Article Abstract:

HIV patients appear to produce IgA antibodies directed against the V4 envelope region of HIV and IgG antibodies against the V3 loop of the virus. Antibodies were measured in the blood and saliva of 45 HIV-infected patients.

Saliva, Immunoglobulins

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Reduced reactive hyperemia in HIV-infected patients

Article Abstract:

HIV patients appear to have an abnormal reaction when blood flow is blocked and then released. This may indicate an abnormality in blood vessel function.

Abnormalities, Blood flow

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