Human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 infection: three infected generations in the same family
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(5): 660-662, Sept.-Oct. 2016. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract The human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) affects worldwide population; the estimated number of currently infected individuals is 10-20 million. In this report, we describe the clinical findings of three family members with vertical transmission of HTLV-1. This case report highlights the importance of healthcare providers who have optimal knowledge about HTLV-1 including its transmission and pertinent attributes, and who are able to provide affected individuals with adequate information regarding their condition.
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Asunto principal:
Infecciones por HTLV-I
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Transmisión Vertical de Enfermedad Infecciosa
Límite:
Niño
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade de Brasília/BR
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