Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection may cause serious disease, while
pathogenicity of HTLV-2 is less certain. There are no screening or surveillance programs for …

Background Salvador is the city with the highest number of HTLV-1 infected individuals in
Brazil, yet the main route of HTLV-1 transmission is unknown. Objective To investigate the …

Background Brazil has at least 800,000 HTLV-1 infected individuals. HTLV-1 can be
transmitted via sexual intercourse, contact with blood and from mother to child, mainly by …

Brazil is home to the highest absolute number of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-1
(HTLV-1)-infected individuals worldwide; the city of Salvador, Bahia, has the highest …

This article addresses the Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV). This subject comprises the
Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with …

Background As the most frequent pathway of vertical transmission of HTLV-1 is breast-
feeding, and considering the higher prevalence in women, it is very important to perform …

Background Salvador, Bahia (northeastern Brazil), has been identified as the epicenter of
Human T-cell leukemia virus Human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV) type 1 infection in the …

Introduction: Vertically transmitted infections are caused by a diversity of pathogenic
microorganisms. Pregnant women are routinely screened to evaluate the risks and reduce …

O artigo aborda a infecção pelo vírus linfotrópico de células T humanas (human T
lymphotropic virus, HTLV), tema contemplado no Protocolo Clínico e Diretrizes Terapêuticas …

OBJETIVO: estimar a prevalência de infecção por vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV),
vírus linfotrópicos de células T humanas (HTLV), vírus da hepatite B (VHB), Chlamydia …