Detection of human immunodeficiency virus antigen in vitreous humor

J Clin Microbiol. 1988 Nov;26(11):2421-2. doi: 10.1128/jcm.26.11.2421-2422.1988.

Abstract

The vitreous humor from 11 patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome was obtained at postmortem examination and tested for human immunodeficiency virus antigen and antibody by using the Abbott enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay procedures. Five patients had detectable antigen, supporting the recent observation that the virus may directly infect the retina.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology*
  • HIV Antibodies / analysis
  • HIV Antigens / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Vitreous Body / microbiology*

Substances

  • HIV Antibodies
  • HIV Antigens