Human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 infection: three infected generations in the same family

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 t...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Main Authors: Marcela Sena Teixeira Mendes, Mariana Carvalho Costa, Izelda Maria Carvalho Costa
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
Subjects:
HTLV-1 infection
Infective dermatites
HTLV-1 associated myelopathy
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Arctic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0437-2015
https://doaj.org/article/a97da77241fa4350b290561d7e7a6157
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Summary: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 importance of healthcare providers who have optimal knowledge about HTLV-1 including its transmission and pertinent attributes, and who are able to provide affected individuals with adequate information regarding their condition.

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