Human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 infection: three infected generations in the same family.
The human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) affects worldwide population; the estimated number of currently infected individuals is 10-20 million. In this report, we describe the clinical findings of three family members with vertical transmission of HTLV-1. This case report highlights the importance of healthcare providers who have optimal knowledge about HTLV-1 including its transmission and pertinent attributes, and who are able to provide affected individuals with adequate information regarding their condition.
Programa de Pós Graduação Senso Stricto em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Disrito Federal, Brazil.
Marcela Sena Teixeira
MS
Mendes
Departamento de Dermatologia, Hospital Universitário de Brasília, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil.
Mariana Carvalho
MC
Costa
Programa de Pós Graduação Senso Stricto em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Disrito Federal, Brazil.
Izelda Maria Carvalho
IM
Costa
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D015490:HTLV-I Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical