This study presents an analysis of the factors associated with HTLV-I seroprevalence in the
endemic area of Tumaco, Colombia. During June to August 1988, 1,077 individuals were …

Abstract Antibodies to HTLV-I/II were inmtigated in sera from 7521 individuals living in
Spain. They were clasified in four major groups: a) subjects at high risk of retroviral …

After an HTLV-I endemic area was discovered in Jujuy, a northwestern province in
Argentina, to detect other possible foci of HTLV-I/II we started in 1997 a multicentric study to …

To confirm the geographic and ethnic segregation of HTLV-I and HTLV-II carriers in native
populations in South America, we have conducted a seroepidemiological study of native …

Antibody prevalences for human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) types I, II, and III were
determined for 56 intravenous drug abusers from Queens, NY. While control serum samples …

A study of 12 891 blood donors in Buenos Aires in 1991-1992 found an HTLV-I/II
seroprevalence of 0.07%; no coinfection with HIV-1 was seen, and the authors suggest that …

Endemic foci for HTLV-II infection have been identified in several Amerindian populations.
To determine HTLV-I and/or HTLV-II infection among Amerindians living in Argentina we …

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 …

Serological studies on 926 blood samples from 703 Brazilian Kayapo (Cayapo) Indians
showed, by conventional definition of HTLV seropositivity, a 28% prevalence of human T …

Abstract Between April and July 1989 serum samples from 2277 individuals representing 8
groups were tested for anti-HTLV-I antibodies by ELISA, particle agglutination and (for …