Willoughby B C
Can Fam Physician. 1987 Aug;33:1821-5.
Since 1981, the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has emerged as the major infectious epidemic of our time. It is the most profound manifestation of infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Since 1984, serologic methods have existed to detect antibody to HIV. Several other clinical entities have been detected and are attributable to HIV infection. Appropriate counsel must accompany antibody testing. The author discusses the acute seroconversion event, as well as asymptomatic carrier status, including generalized lymphadenopathy. He also reviews the symptomatic states that do not meet the surveillance definition of AIDS, including treatments where available.
自1981年以来，获得性免疫缺陷综合征（艾滋病）已成为我们这个时代主要的传染性流行病。它是人类免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）感染最严重的表现形式。自1984年以来，已有血清学方法用于检测HIV抗体。还发现了其他几种临床病症，并可归因于HIV感染。抗体检测必须伴有适当的咨询。作者讨论了急性血清转化事件以及无症状携带者状态，包括全身淋巴结病。他还回顾了不符合艾滋病监测定义的有症状状态，包括可用的治疗方法。
