Emerging sexually transmitted viral infections: Review of human T-lymphotropic virus-1 disease

Human T-lymphotropic virus-1 is a preventable sexually transmitted infection. In the majority of people it is asymptomatic, remaining undiagnosed and thereby contributing to its silent transmission. When it does manifest it causes significant morbidity and mortality. This review summarises the exist...

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Published in:International Journal of STD & AIDS 2020-02, Vol.31 (2), p.92-99
Main Authors: Caswell, RJ, Manavi, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Asymptomatic Diseases
Body Fluids
Communicable Diseases, Emerging - prevention & control
Communicable Diseases, Emerging - transmission
Communicable Diseases, Emerging - virology
HTLV-I Infections - diagnosis
HTLV-I Infections - prevention & control
HTLV-I Infections - transmission
Humans
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
Risk Factors
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral - prevention & control
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral - transmission
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Summary:Human T-lymphotropic virus-1 is a preventable sexually transmitted infection. In the majority of people it is asymptomatic, remaining undiagnosed and thereby contributing to its silent transmission. When it does manifest it causes significant morbidity and mortality. This review summarises the existing evidence for its role in sexual transmission and offers suggestions for those working in the area of sexual health. This is the third part of a series looking at novel sexually transmitted infections.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1177/0956462419886940