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[Simian AIDS virus: review].

M Brack

    Zentralblatt Fur Veterinarmedizin. Reihe B. Journal of Veterinary Medicine. Series B
    |December 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This review examines simian retroviruses causing AIDS-like illnesses in primates, comparing them to human conditions. Simian lentiviruses (SIVs) pose potential risks due to their genetic instability and relation to HIV.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Primate Immunology
    • Retroviral Diseases

    Context:

    • Simian retroviruses cause immunodeficiency and lymphoma in nonhuman primates.
    • These viruses are categorized as oncoviruses (C- or D-type) or lentiviruses.
    • Comparison is made between simian and human retroviral infections.

    Purpose:

    • To review known facts about simian AIDS viruses and their impact on primates.
    • To compare simian retroviral diseases with human acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
    • To discuss the properties, clinical symptoms, and potential risks of simian retroviruses to humans.

    Summary:

    • Simian retroviruses include D-type oncoviruses (MPMV, SRV-1, SRV-2) and C-type oncoviruses (STLV), which are related to HTLV.
    • Simian lentiviruses (SIVs) are of significant concern due to their genetic instability and close relationship to human immunodeficiency viruses (HIVs).

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  • While D-type viruses are considered stable and non-infectious to humans, STLV and especially SIVs warrant extreme caution due to potential zoonotic transmission.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the potential zoonotic risks posed by simian retroviruses, particularly SIVs.
    • Emphasizes the need for protective measures when handling materials from Old World monkeys.
    • Provides a comparative overview of simian and human retroviral diseases for researchers and public health professionals.