The case against an association between HIV-1 and sperm: molecular evidence

Authors
Quayle, AJ Xu, C Tucker, L Anderson, DJ
Citation
Aj. Quayle et al., The case against an association between HIV-1 and sperm: molecular evidence, J REPRO IMM, 41(1-2), 1998, pp. 127-136
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY
ISSN journal
01650378 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
127 - 136
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-0378(199812)41:1-2<127:TCAAAB>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
In this article we present data from our laboratory, and review the literat ure available, on the potential association between HIV-1 and sperm. We foc us on the use of PCR technology to answer this very important question, and emphasise the importance of using highly purified sperm preparations. We c onclude that the likelihood of HIV infection/association with viable mature sperm is low. (C) 1998 Published by Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All righ ts reserved.