Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 infection among pregnant women in northeastern Brazil
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HTLV-1 infection does not have an adverse effect on pregnancy, according to a study of 6,754 pregnant women in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Fifty-seven of the women tested positive for HTLV-1, which is a retrovirus that is related to HIV.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
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Cytokine profile and immunomodulation in asymptomatic human T-lymphotropic virus type 1-infected blood donors
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Both Th1 and Th2 cytokines are produced during human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) type I infection. In addition, interleukin-10 regulates interferon-gamma production in these patients.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
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Increased risk of tuberculosis with human T-lymphotropic virus-1 infection
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A study was conducted to investigate whether infection with human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) increases tuberculosis. The results suggested that infection of HTLV-1 was significantly associated with 1st diagnosis of tuberculosis, which would have implications for public health in areas where the prevalence of HTLV-1 is high, and HTLV-1 infected individuals be monitored for symptoms of tuberculosis, allowing for an early diagnosis and treatment.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
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