Prevalence of Measles Antibodies in Asymptomatic Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adults

Authors:
  • AHAlan A. Harris
    Alan A. Harris
  • CBConstance A. Benson
    Constance A. Benson
  • WAWilliam L. Atkinson
    William L. Atkinson
  • PUPamela A. Urbanski
    Pamela A. Urbanski
  • JSJohn A. Stewart
    John A. Stewart
  • WWWalter W. Williams
    Walter W. Williams
  • JPJohn P. Phair
    John P. Phair
  • SLStuart A. Levin
    Stuart A. Levin
  • HKHarold A. Kessler
    Harold A. Kessler
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Abstract
One hundred five asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus-seropositive adults were screened for measles antibody. Ages ranged from 21 to 59 years (mean, 35.7). CD4+ lymphocyte counts (range, 76–1137/mm3 ) , percentage of CD4+ cells (6–42), CD4:CD8 ratio (0.08–.3), measles antibody titers by EIA, and undocumented history of prior measles or immunization were obtained. Forty-six patients gave a history of measles but no immunization, 18 ofimmunization but no measles, 26 of immunization and measles, and 15 of neither measles nor vaccination. Only one patient + lymphocyte count, percentage of CD4+ cells, or CD4:CD8 ratio. Nearly all subjects had antibody to measles, regardless of immunization or measles history. Whether these antibodies are truly protective is unknown.