ABSTRACT Human T cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) was the first retrovirus discovered in humans and is endemic in several parts of the world. Because of risk behaviors, mainly sexual, men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of acquiring HTLV-1 infection. A cross-sectional study was perfor...
Abstract The human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) affects worldwide population; the estimated number of currently infected individuals is 10-20 million. In this report, we describe the clinical findings of three family members with vertical transmission of HTLV-1. This case report highlights the im...
Introduction: To date there has been no statistical evaluation of the profiles of immunoglobulin classes and viral replication as variables in the study of HTLV-1 infection and circulation among families in virus-endemic areas of Colombia. Objective: To evaluate the correlation of several immunological a...
A infecção pelo vírus T-linfotrópico humano (HTLV) caracteriza-se como uma doença sexualmente transmissível (DST), que pode também ser adquirida pelas vias parenteral e vertical. Subdivide-se em dois tipos: o HTLV-I, relacionado com doenças como mielopatia associada a HTLV/paraparesia espástica ...