Laboratory diagnosis of human T-lymphotropic virus in Brazil: assays, flowcharts, challenges, and perspectives
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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54(1): 1-5, 2021.
Article
in English
| LILACS, CONASS, ColecionaSUS, SES-SP, SESSP-IALPROD, SES-SP
| ID: biblio-1255140
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
We present a data analysis and review of recent studies regarding the laboratory diagnosis of human T-lymphotropic virus 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/2) infections in Brazil.Methods:
Target populations, available diagnostic serological assays (screening and complementary tests), molecular assays (in-house), causes of false-positive and false-negative results, and flowcharts were analyzed.Results:
A table presents the target populations, two diagnostic flowcharts (depending on laboratory infrastructure and study population), and recent research that may improve how HTLV-1/2 is diagnosed in Brazil.Conclusions:
Our results support the implementation of public policies to reduce HTLV-1/2 transmission and its associated diseases.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Public Policy
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Mass Screening
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Data Analysis
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Health Services Needs and Demand
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública/BR
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Imperial College Healthcare/BR
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Instituto Adolfo Lutz/BR
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Ministério da Saúde/BR
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR
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Universidade Federal do Pará/BR
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