New West African AIDS relatives found and testing limits
Researchers report a West African virus related to AIDS may evade current HIV screening, catching only two of every three infections. The virus depresses immunity without full AIDS and was found in a single patient. officials caution no widespread US or Europe cases yet. The scientists, led by Drs Gallo Montagnier and Essex, discussed findings and will receive awards Friday.
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Montagnier
West Africa
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Senegal
Red Cross begins HTLV I virus screening in donor blood
The American Red Cross starts testing 30 000 blood donors for the HTLV I virus linked to adult T cell leukemia to detect possible spread through transfusions. No transmissions are known but the initiative aims to stay ahead with results due next year.
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American Red Cross
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