Unintended smallpox vaccination of HIV-1-infected individuals in the United States military

Clin Infect Dis. 2004 May 1;38(9):1320-2. doi: 10.1086/420938. Epub 2004 Apr 14.

Abstract

We identified 10 individuals who had undiagnosed human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection at the time of smallpox vaccination. Mean CD4 cell count was 483 cells/mm3 (range, 286-751 cells/mm3), and mean log10 plasma HIV-1 RNA load was 4.13 copies/cm3 (range, 2.54-5.16 copies/cm3). All vaccinees (3 primary and 7 repeat) had a normal, robust reaction without complications. Smallpox vaccine was well-tolerated in this small series of HIV-1-infected military personnel.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count*
  • HIV Infections / immunology*
  • HIV Infections / therapy
  • HIV-1 / drug effects
  • HIV-1 / genetics
  • HIV-1 / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Military Personnel*
  • RNA, Viral / blood*
  • RNA, Viral / drug effects
  • Smallpox Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Smallpox Vaccine / adverse effects
  • Smallpox Vaccine / immunology
  • United States
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • RNA, Viral
  • Smallpox Vaccine