Brazilian protocol for sexually transmitted infections 2020: human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54(supl.1): e2020605, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract This article addresses the Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV). This subject comprises the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. HTLV-1/2 infection is a public health problem globally, and Brazil has the largest number of individuals living with the virus. HTLV-1 causes several clinical manifestations of neoplasm (adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma) and inflammatory nature, such as HTLV-1-associated myelopathy and other manifestations such as uveitis, arthritis, and infective dermatitis. These pathologies have high morbidity and mortality and negatively impact the quality of life of infected individuals. This review includes relevant information for health authorities professionals regarding viral transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of individuals living with HTLV-1 and 2 in Brazil.
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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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Maladies sexuellement transmissibles
Type d'étude:
Guide de pratique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2021
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
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Royaume-Uni
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Imperial College London/GB
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Ministério da Saúde/BR
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Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR
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Universidade Federal do Pará/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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