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The first survey of human T-cell lymphotropic viruses (HTLV) in HIV/AIDS patients in Santa Catarina State, Brazil.

The first survey of human T-cell lymphotropic viruses (HTLV) in HIV/AIDS patients in Santa Catarina State, Brazil.

Authors :
Marcon CEM
Campos KR
Silva GBD
Schuelter-Trevisol F
Schlindwein AD
Trevisol DJ
Caterino-de-Araujo A
Source :
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo [Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo] 2019 Oct 10; Vol. 61, pp. e53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Oct 10 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Santa Catarina is a Brazilian State that has reported the lowest prevalence of human T-cell lymphotropic viruses (HTLV-1/2) in blood donors (0.04%). Although it presents ports, airports and roads that facilitate the entrance and dissemination of new infectious agents, no information exists concerning the HTLV-1/2 infections in HIV/AIDS patients. This study searched for HTLV-1/2 antibodies in plasma samples of 625 HIV/AIDS patients from the municipality of Tubarao (Southern Santa Catarina), and disclosed 1.1% of positivity (0.48% HTLV-1, 0.48% HTLV-2 and 0.16% untypeable HTLV), and a positive correlation with the male sex (OR 4.16) and intravenous drug use (OR 35.18). Although the percentage of 1.1% appears to be low, it is 27.5 times higher than the percentage detected in blood donors. Since HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 are circulating in HIV-infected individuals in Southern Santa Catarina, and these retroviruses could cause a differently impact on the HIV/AIDS outcomes, the surveillance of HTLV-1/2 is necessary, and it could support public health policies in preventing the transmission and dissemination of these viruses in this State.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1678-9946
Volume :
61
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31618373
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-9946201961053