Increased proviral load in HTLV-1-infected patients with rheumatoid arthritis or connective tissue disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) proviral load is related to the development of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and has also been shown to be elevated in the peripheral blood in HTLV-1-in...

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Main Authors: Olindo Stéphane, Lagathu Gisèle, Dantin Fabienne, Lézin Agnès, Yakova Maria, Jean-Baptiste Georges, Arfi Serge, Césaire Raymond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/2/1/4