HTLV-I and tropical spastic paraparesis. 2. The human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 83(6): 729-31, Nov.-Dec.1989.
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ABSTRACT
Human T-lymphotropic viruses (HTLV) are casually associated with adult T-cell leukaemia and with a progressive form of lower limb paralysis known as tropical spastic paraparesis. HTLV-I is endemic in parts of Japan, the Caribbean, West Africa and probably South America, and is associated with disease in these areas. Horizontal transmission is probably most common through sexual intercourse which, it is postulated, must be more prevalent in women in endemic areas. Vertical transmission appears to be principally through breast milk. Poor housing and hygiene may facilitate transmission. (AU)
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Assunto principal:
Infecções por HTLV-I
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Paraparesia Espástica Tropical
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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África
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Ásia
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Caribe
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Inglês
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Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
Ano de publicação:
1989
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