Geographic distribution, clinical epidemiology and genetic diversity of the human oncogenic retrovirus HTLV-1 in Africa, the world’s largest endemic area

Geographic distribution, clinical epidemiology and genetic diversity of the human oncogenic retrovirus HTLV-1 in Africa, the world’s largest endemic area

The African continent is considered the largest high endemic area for the oncogenic retrovirus HTLV-1 with an estimated two to five million infected individuals. However, data on epidemiological aspects, in particular prevalence, risk factors and geographical distribution, are still very limited for...

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Main Authors: Antoine Gessain, Jill-Léa Ramassamy, Philippe V. Afonso, Olivier Cassar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
HTLV-1
Africa
epidemiology
genetic variability
ATL
HAM/TSP
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1043600/full

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