A view of HIV--infection in Karachi.

A prospective study on the prevalence of HIV-I infection in Karachi, Pakistan was conducted over a period of six years (1986-1992). Over 15,000 individual samples and more than 32,000 donor units of individuals residing in Karachi at the time of sample collection were tested for HIV-I infection by our screening test EIA which revealed a positivity rate of 0.23% and 0.

Effect of general anaesthesia and surgery on neutrophil function.

The effects of general anaesthesia and surgical trauma on neutrophil function were studied in 60 female ASA 1 and 2 patients undergoing anaesthesia for gynaecological surgery. Patients were divided into three groups depending on the degree of trauma and duration of surgery. Group 1 (n = 15) were patients for dilatation and curettage (minor surgical trauma) and were given 2% halothane.

A view of HIV-I infection in Karachi.

A prospective study on the prevalence of HIV-I infection in Karachi, Pakistan was conducted over a period of six years (1986-1992). Over 15,000 individual samples and more than 32,000 donor units of individuals residing in Karachi at the time of sample collection were tested for HIV-I infection by our screening test EIA which revealed a positivity rate of 0.23% and 0.