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. 1988 Nov;34:2513–2517.

HTLV-1: A Significant Retrovirus

Randy D Gascoyne
PMCID: PMC2218998  PMID: 21253123

Abstract

HTLV-1, or human T-lymphotropic virus type 1, is a retrovirus causing disease in humans. Responsible for adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, it is the first documented viral-induced neoplasia in humans. This same virus has recently been implicated in a progressive neurological disorder, and because it is transmissible by blood transfusion, it represents a major problem in blood banking. The relationship of this virus to other newly discovered retroviruses is discussed.

Keywords: HTLV-1, adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, blood transfusion

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