Brazilian HTLV type 2a strains from intravenous drug users (IDUs) appear to have originated from two sources: Brazilian Amerindians and European/North American …
LCJ Alcantara, N Shindo, S Van Dooren… - AIDS research and …, 2003 - liebertpub.com
In Brazil, HTLV-2 has been detected in blood donors, in intravenous drug users (IDUs) from
urban areas, and in Amerindians living in the Amazon basin. Of the three main HTLV-2 …
urban areas, and in Amerindians living in the Amazon basin. Of the three main HTLV-2 …
Molecular characterization of human T‐cell lymphotropic virus type 2 (HTLV‐II) from people living in urban areas of Sao Paulo city: Evidence of multiple subtypes …
P Novoa, AC Penalva de Oliveira… - Journal of medical …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background In Brazil, human T‐cell lymphotropic virus type I and type II (HTLV‐I
and HTLV‐II) are co‐circulating and possess approximately 65% homology, which results in …
and HTLV‐II) are co‐circulating and possess approximately 65% homology, which results in …
Detection of human T lymphotropic virus type II/b in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-coinfected persons in southeastern Italy
ML Calabró, M Luparello, A Grottola… - Journal of Infectious …, 1993 - academic.oup.com
A preliminary screening of 511 persons at risk for AIDS living in southeastern Italy disclosed
20 cases of seroreactivity to human T Iymphotropic viruses (HTLV). To verify and type the …
20 cases of seroreactivity to human T Iymphotropic viruses (HTLV). To verify and type the …
[PDF][PDF] Epidemiological characteristics of HTLV-I and II coinfection in Brazilian subjects infected by HIV-1
Serum samples from 895 HIV-1 infected individuals were tested for antibodies against HTLV-
I and HTLV-II. The overall prevalence of the co-infection was high (16.3%). Epidemiological …
I and HTLV-II. The overall prevalence of the co-infection was high (16.3%). Epidemiological …
Infection and disease caused by the human T cell lymphotropic viruses type I and II in Brazil
ABF Carneiro-Proietti, JGR Ribas… - Revista da …, 2002 - search.proquest.com
Abstract HTLV-I/II infection is present in all regions of Brazil, but its prevalence varies
according to the geographical area, being higher in Bahia, Pernambuco and Pará. It has …
according to the geographical area, being higher in Bahia, Pernambuco and Pará. It has …
Seroprevalence of human T cell lymphotropic virus infection and associated factors of risk in blood donors of Rio Branco city, AC, Brazil (1998-2001)
DD Colin, LCJ Alcântara, FLN Santos… - Revista da …, 2003 - search.proquest.com
Abstract Between December 1998 and March 2001, for each HTLV-I/II seropositive blood
donor (ELISA, Abbott®), two HTLV-I/II seronegative blood donors were also chosen. The …
donor (ELISA, Abbott®), two HTLV-I/II seronegative blood donors were also chosen. The …
HTLV-I in the general population of Salvador, Brazil: a city with African ethnic and sociodemographic characteristics
The city of Salvador has the highest prevalence of HTLV-I among blood donors in Brazil. To
study the prevalence of HTLV-I among the general population of Salvador, 30 “sentinel …
study the prevalence of HTLV-I among the general population of Salvador, 30 “sentinel …
[PDF][PDF] Human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I/II) in French Guiana: clinical and molecular epidemiology
M Kazanji, A Gessain - Cadernos de saúde pública, 2003 - SciELO Public Health
We review here the epidemiological studies performed by our group on human retrovirus
HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections and the associated diseases in French Guiana since 1984 …
HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections and the associated diseases in French Guiana since 1984 …
Molecular evidence of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1 and HTLV-2) infections in HTLV seroindeterminate individuals from São Paulo, Brazil
JMP Costa, AC Segurado - Journal of Clinical Virology, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Using enzyme immunoassays and Western blot (Wb) tests, HTLV
serodiagnosis yields indeterminate results in a significant number of cases. OBJECTIVE: To …
serodiagnosis yields indeterminate results in a significant number of cases. OBJECTIVE: To …
The challenge of describing the epidemiology of HTLV in the Amazon region of Brazil
R Ishak, M de Oliveira Guimarães Ishak, ACR Vallinoto - Retrovirology, 2020 - Springer
HTLV-1 was the first described human retrovirus and was soon found to be associated with
severe clinical diseases, including a devastating lymphoma/leukemia and other …
severe clinical diseases, including a devastating lymphoma/leukemia and other …