cells by cytotoxic T cells, restricted by HLA antigens, is discussed in the context of T cell antigen recognition. Finally, the statistical associations between HLA-Dr antigens and diseases are presented in a well-referenced table, along with the method of statistical analysis. However, those interested in possible mechanisms or immune significance of these associations will have to look elsewh...

- the case definition for the syndrome of idiopathic cd4+ t-hymphocytopenia (1cl) includes a heterogeneity of disorders. as yet there have been very few published reports of chiulren who meet the whojcdc criteria and it is unclear whether icl is an acquired or inherited disorder. chiulren referred to a pacdiatric immunodeficiency unit between 1991 and 1993 for investigation of immunodeficiency ...

PURPOSE This study assessed the association of caries, plaque accumulation, gingival health, and antiretroviral therapy (AT) with oral lesion prevalence in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected Romanian children. METHODS A convenience sample of HIV-infected children who received dental care in 2 hospitals were evaluated for oral lesions, caries (dfs+DFS/total teeth present), plaque (PI,...