HTLV-1


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Noun1.HTLV-1 - retrovirus causing T-cell leukemia
human T-cell leukemia virus-1
retrovirus - any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
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We report HTLV-1 infection associated with self-flagellation in 10 UK residents.
Self-Flagellation as Possible Route of Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Transmission
The prevalence of KCS associated with HTLV-1 varies throughout the world.
Revisiting Keratoconjunctivitis sicca associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1: prevalence, clinical aspects and proviral load
HTLV-1 infection was confirmed by positive reactions of serum antibody tests, and ATL was diagnosed by hematologists according to the diagnostic criteria for ATL (2, 3).
Thoracic manifestations of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma on chest CT: difference between clinical subtypes
HTLV-1 belongs to retroviridea family and therefore, shares similar transmission modes with the other member, HIV-1, thus, both can be found in a host in endemic areas (7).
The Effect of TAX-1 Gene of Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type-1 on the Expression of CCR5 in K562 Cell Line
HTLV-1 has been established as the cause of a form of leukemia in adults, but only one to four percent of people who get infected with the virus develop leukemia.
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HTLV-1 is an endemic infection and, therefore, one of the main health problems in Mashhad/Northeastern Iran [12-14] wherein this study was conducted.
Status of serum magnesium levels in human T-cell lymphotropic virus Type 1 infected patients: a pilot study
HTLV-1 infection is endemic in several islands in southern Japan, the Caribbean basin, Western Africa, northeastern Iran and the southeastern United States (2,6,7).
Comorbilidad entre carcinoma verrugoso y linfoma/leucemia de celulas T del adulto asociado con HTLV-1: un reporte de caso
Abbreviations A[[beta].sub.42]: Amyloid-[[beta].sub.42] DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid FPR: N-formyl peptide receptor HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus HTLV-1: Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 IgG: Immunoglobulin G IgM: Immunoglobulin M VDRL: Venereal Disease Research Laboratory.
Recovery from Cogwheel Rigidity and Akinesia and Improvement in Vibration Sense and Olfactory Perception following Removal of an Epoxy-Oleic Acid DNA Adduct
Risk factors to these complications are immunosuppression, corticosteroid therapy, transplantation, malnutrition, alcoholism, and HTLV-1 coinfection [1-6].
Strongyloides Colitis as a Harmful Mimicker of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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