Abstract Changes in retrovirus acquisition/transmission behaviors have been reported in
Brazil, with a concerning increase in HIV-1-infected individuals aged 15–39 years. In São …

Because HTLV-I, HTLV-2, and HIV share identical modes of transmission, simultaneous or
subsequent infections with these retroviruses are to be expected. The population of Santos …

During the 1990s, high prevalences of HIV/human T lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) and
HIV/human T lymphotropic virus type 2 (HTLV-2) coinfections were detected in São Paulo …

Human T lymphotropic viruses (HTLVs) have a limited spread in the general populations of
Western countries. Consequently, the transfusional risk for HTLV is considered to be low in …

To estimate the presence of, and the risk factors for HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections among
HIV-1 infected subjects in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a serosurvey was performed in 471 HIV-1 …

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) may affect the clinical course of human
immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV1). Both infections are common in endemic areas because …

The present study evaluated several techniques currently available (commercial kits and in-
house assays) for diagnosing human T lymphotropic viruses types 1 and 2 in two groups of …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1)-infected subjects with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) are often infected with multiple pathogens. In particular, HTLV-I and HTLV …

BACKGROUND: HTLV-2 infections are almost always asymptomatic, and diseases
associated with the infection are rarely reported. Little information is available on the …

The current diagnosis of human T-lymphotropic virus type-2 (HTLV-2) infection is based on
the search of specific antibodies; nevertheless, several studies conducted in Brazil pointed …