Abstract
We have described several immune derangements found in a clinically asymptomatic group of 117 male homosexuals (MHS) in Israel. These consisted of a marked decrease in TH and TS cells, decreased NK and allogeneic response, and increased levels of acid labile alpha-interferon and circulating immune complexes (CIC). Most of these alterations were found in approximately 40% of the subjects, with no simple correlation between them. Since Israel is a low incidence area for AIDS and related syndromes, it is suggested that this situation reflects a common situation among asymptomatic MHS in general, although the reasons for these impairments are not clear. This situation may therefore explain susceptibility of the male homosexual for developing AIDS, given the appropriate circumstances, environment, and genetic background.
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