2019
DOI: 10.2174/1874279301911010035
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Vitamin D and HTLV Infection: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Background:Vitamin D has been associated with the pathogenesis of infectious diseases.Objective:To perform a systematic review on the association of vitamin D and outcomes of HTLV (Human T-cell lymphotropic virus) infection.Methods:We searched PubMed, LILACs, Scielo, Embase and Cochrane Library for studies addressing vitamin D and HTLV infection. We included studies published in English since 1980. Studies associated with HIV, bone metabolism and not related to HTLV- associated myelopathy/ tropical spastic par… Show more

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“…Once hypovitaminosis D is associated with negative outcomes of some infectious diseases, like sepsis, HIV, COVID-19, tuberculosis and respiratory infections, and there is increasing evidence about its role on the immune response, clinicians should consider routine screening of HTLV-infected patients for vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency [46,47]. Vitamin D supplementation is a cheap and safe intervention and could be recommended for patients with HTLV-1 infection in an attempt to improve their immune balance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Once hypovitaminosis D is associated with negative outcomes of some infectious diseases, like sepsis, HIV, COVID-19, tuberculosis and respiratory infections, and there is increasing evidence about its role on the immune response, clinicians should consider routine screening of HTLV-infected patients for vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency [46,47]. Vitamin D supplementation is a cheap and safe intervention and could be recommended for patients with HTLV-1 infection in an attempt to improve their immune balance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%