What does HAM/TSP stand for?

HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Lymphotrophic Virus-1)-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Both HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 have spread globally and are pathogenic in humans (10-13).

Simian T-lymphotropic virus diversity among nonhuman primates, ...

National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 1982 and began research on the pathogenesis of immunodeficiency stemming from HTLV-1 virus infection.

Fifth Sankyo Takamine Memorial Award Announced

At least 22 million humans are infected with HTLV-1 or HTLV2, and the viruses are endemic in several areas.

New human retroviruses

HTLV-1 infection was the main underlying disease in 71% of patients, and 44% of patients had a history of chronic alcoholism.

Hyperinfective strongyloidiasis in the medical ward: review of 27 ...

[3] It is controversial whether HTLV-1 carriers are at increased risk for Strongyloides infection.

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 Adult T-Cell Lymphoma With Giardia and ...

Mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome are not associated with HTLV-1 infection: An international study.

The chronic leukemias of lymphoid origin, part 1

The HTLV-1 retrovirus is associated with adult T-cell leukemia, a disease that is endemic in parts of Japan and the Caribbean.

Scottish clues to a viral cause of leukemia

As a member of the faculty in the Department of Cancer Immunology and AIDS, Marasco has dedicated many years of study to retroviruses such as HIV, which causes AIDS, and HTLV-1, which causes Adult T-cell Leukemia.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the National Foundation for Cancer ...