Impact of asymptomatic Herpes simplex virus-2 infection on T cell phenotype and function in the foreskin

AIDS. 2012 Jun 19;26(10):1319-22. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0b013e328354675c.

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) increases the risk of HIV acquisition in men and overall CD4 T cell density in the foreskin. Using tissues obtained during routine male circumcision, we examined the impact of HSV-2 on the function and phenotype of foreskin T cells in Ugandan men. HSV-2 infection was predominantly associated with a compartmentalized increase in CCR5 expression by foreskin CD4 T cells, which may contribute to HIV susceptibility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / virology*
  • Circumcision, Male
  • Foreskin / virology*
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Receptors, CCR5 / metabolism
  • Viral Load

Substances

  • Receptors, CCR5