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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1639-1641 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |