[HLA antigens are associated in seronegativity to cytomegalovirus(CMV)]

Cytomegalovirus(CMV) is ubiquitous in the world, but the rate of CMV antibody positivity (seropositivity) in adults varies geographically. In Japan, CMV seropositivity in adults in 90% and we perceived seronegative adults tend to remain seronegative in 10 years follow up study. We have performed HLA typing 125 seronegative healthy donors of 28 years and up (28-57, Ave.35), and the results were compared with those of healthy donors in same area and whole Japan (data from 10th HLA workshop). Incidence of HLA-A33 and HLA-Cw4 were significantly higher in seronegatives than control groups. This report suggests possible involvement of HLA type in CMV negativity.