HTLV-1 in rural Guinea-Bissau: prevalence, incidence and a continued association with HIV between 1990 and 2007

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HTLV-1 is endemic in Guinea-Bissau, and the highest prevalence in the adult population (5.2%) was observed in a rural area, Caió, in 1990. HIV-1 and HIV-2 are both prevalent in this area as well. Cross-sectional associations have bee...

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Main Authors: Sarge-Njie Ramu, Rowland-Jones Sarah, Vincent Tim, Andersson Sören, Holmgren Birgitta, Cotten Matthew, Peterson Ingrid, van der Loeff Maarten, van Tienen Carla, Jaye Assan, Aaby Peter, Whittle Hilton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/50