Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection and spastic paraparesis. Advances and diagnosis 35 years after its discovery

Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes disorders such as chronic inflammatory progressive myelopathy, which is known as HTLV-1associated myelopathy (MAH), characterized by spastic paraparesis symptoms. Originally, the virus was reported in tropical zones and is currently distributed in di...

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Main Authors: Rivera-Caldón, Cristhian Camilo, López-Valencia, David, Zamora-Bastidas, Tomás Omar, Dueñas-Cuéllar, Rosa Amalia, Mora-Obando, Diana Lorena
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2017-04-01
Series:Iatreia
Subjects:
MAH
Online Access:http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/iatreia/article/view/26357/20784703