Variant human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1c and adult T-cell leukemia, Australia.

ABSTRACT: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 is endemic to central Australia among Indigenous Australians. However, virologic and clinical aspects of infection remain poorly understood. No attempt has been made to control transmission to indigenous children. We report 3 fatal cases of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma caused by human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 Australo-Melanesian subtype c.

SUBMITTER: Einsiedel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3810736 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature