DOAJ Open Access 2019

The Relevance of HTLV-1-associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis in Iran: A Review Study

Masoud Keikha mohsen Karbalaei Zadeh Babaki Luiz Augusto Marcondes Fonseca Jorge Casseb

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Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) is a retrovirus, which is the causative agent of adult T-cell leukaemia (ATL) and HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). Evidence suggests that the interaction of HTLV-1 with the cellular-immune system plays a key role in the development of HAM/TSP. However, the main mechanism in this regard remains unknown. The present study aimed to review the HAM/TSP pathogenesis, current status of HTLV-1 in Iran, and available treatments for HTLV-1 infection.

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Medicine (General)

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Masoud Keikha

mohsen Karbalaei Zadeh Babaki

Luiz Augusto Marcondes Fonseca

Jorge Casseb

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Keikha, M., Babaki, m.K.Z., Fonseca, L.A.M., Casseb, J. (2019). The Relevance of HTLV-1-associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis in Iran: A Review Study. https://doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.38759.1266

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Lihat di Sumber doi.org/10.22038/rcm.2019.38759.1266

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Tahun Terbit: 2019
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.22038/rcm.2019.38759.1266
Akses: Open Access ✓