Prevalence ratio of HTLV-1 in nursing mothers from the state of Paraiba, Northeastern Brazil
Pimenta, Fávia.C.F.; Kashima Haddad, S.; de Medeiros Filho, Jão.G.; Costa, M.José.C.; Diniz, M.F.M.; Fernandes, M.P.; de Araújo, L.B.; Pombo-de-Oliveira, M.S.
Journal of Human Lactation Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association 24(3): 289-292
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0890-3344 PMID: 18689716 DOI: 10.1177/0890334408316084Document Number: 203011
The human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) was the first human retrovirus known as a direct causal agent of a malignant disease. The vertical route of HTLV transmission is the most frequent pathway of the virus contamination. This study was performed to determine the prevalence ratio of HTLV-1 infection among nursing women.
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