2024
DOI: 10.1002/jmv.70000
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Sexual transmission of HTLV‐1 resulting in uveitis with short‐term latency and low proviral load

Koju Kamoi,
Kaoru Uchimaru,
Yasuhito Nannya
et al.

Abstract: Human T‐cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV‐1) is traditionally linked to severe conditions such as adult T‐cell leukemia/lymphoma, HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy, and HTLV‐1 uveitis, with vertical transmission, particularly mother to child thorough breastfeeding, considered the primary route. Despite efforts to reduce vertical transmission through antenatal screening in Japan, horizontal transmission has contributed to the rising prevalence of HTLV‐1 in metropolitan areas. This case reports the youngest docume… Show more

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