Using both env and long terminal repeat (LTR) sequences, with maximal representation of
genetic diversity within primate strains, we revise and expand the unique evolutionary …

Human T lymphotropic virus, type II (HTLV-II), infection has been shown to be endemic in a
number of American Indian populations, and high rates of infection have also been …

Molecular studies have demonstrated the existence of at least two major subtypes of human
T-cell lymphotropic virus type 2 (HTLV-2), designated HTLV-2a and HTLV-2b. To further …

We identified a potential new subtype within human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 2 (HTLV-
2), HTLV-2d, present in members of an isolated Efe Bambuti Pygmy tribe. Two of 23 Efe …

Introduction Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection is endemic in indigenous
populations of the Americas. We describe herein the prevalence of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 …

The phylogeny of human T cell lymphotropic virus type II (HTLV-II) was investigated by using
strains isolated from Amerindian and Pygmy tribes, in which the virus is maintained primarily …

Molecular characterization of human T-cell lymphotropic virus II (HTLV-II) isolates in North
America and Europe has shown the existence of two principal subtypes of the virus, HTLV …

Background. The presence and origin of endemic foci of human T-lymphotropic virus type 2
(HTLV2) infection in Africa remain a matter of debate. Methods. To better appreciate such …

HTLV II is a retrovirus endemic in some Amerindian tribes and spread worldwide with a high
prevalence among intravenous drug abusers. It has three different genetic subtypes a, b …

Infectious agents are common companions of humans and since ancient times they follow
human migration on their search for a better place to live. The study of paleomicrobiology …