Laboratory diagnosis of human T-lymphotropic virus in Brazil: assays, flowcharts, challenges, and perspectives
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
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.Mots clés
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Sujet Principal:
Virus T-lymphotrope humain de type 1
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Infections à HTLV-I
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Infections à HTLV-II
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Techniques de laboratoire clinique
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites du sujet:
Humans
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
langue:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Année:
2021
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Article