Acquired (or Congenital) Immunodeficiency Syndrome in Infants Born of Haitian Mothers

Authors:
  • JJJ H Joncas
    J H Joncas
  • GDG Delage
    G Delage
  • ZCZ Chad
    Z Chad
  • NLN Lapointe
    N Lapointe
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Abstract
To the Editor: AIDS is an entity that has recently been observed in certain groups, such as homosexuals, drug abusers, hemophiliacs, and Haitian immigrants.1 , 2 An agent (or agents) transmitted sexually and by blood components may be an important causal factor in this syndrome. The recent report of AIDS in an infant who had received a platelet transfusion derived from the blood of a male donor subsequently found to have AIDS strengthens the possibility that an infectious agent (or agents) transmissible by blood or blood products is a causal factor in AIDS.3 AIDS has recently been observed in Haitian infants . . .