Objective: To describe the pain in patients infected with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type
1, clinically and epidemiologically. Methods: This systematic review was based on The …

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) infection may be associated with damage to the
spinal cord–HTLV-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis–and other …

Brazil is home to the highest absolute number of HTLV-1-infected individuals worldwide; the
city of Salvador, Bahia, has the highest prevalence of HTLV-1 infection in Brazil. Due to the …

INTRODUCTION: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical
spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) causes, among other abnormalities, chronic pain that may …

HTLV-1 creates a chronic health condition that involves moderate to severe pain with a
negative impact on quality of life (QoL). There is no consensus on which attitudes to pain are …

People with HTLV-1 associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) have
sensorimotor losses and postural instability, resulting in frequent falls. These findings …

Introduction Despite the high prevalence of chronic pain in individuals infected with HTLV-1,
predictive and protective factors for its development are still unclear. Objective To identify …

Background: Physical therapy has positive results in people with tropical spastic paraparesis
(TSP). However, mobility and distance from rehabilitation centers limit the participation in …

INTRODUCTION: A good rating of the device in people with HTLV-1 in this population is
essential for accuracy in prescribing data (walking). Thus, this study aimed to analyze the …

Background: Tropical spastic paraparesis or HTLV-associated myelopathy (TSP/HAM) may
prevent, limit or restrict the performance of daily living activities, and as a consequence …