Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Head in a Young African Albino Woman with HIV/HTLV-1 Coinfection Associated with Multiple Squamous Cell Carcinomas
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DOI: 10.1159/000499898
Abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous neoplasm of presumed neuroendocrine origin, with aggressive behavior and poor prognosis, that tends to have an increased incidence among elderly Caucasians and immunosuppressed individuals. MCC is either… read more here.
Keywords: albino; htlv coinfection; merkel cell; cell ... See more keywords
Distribution of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Human T-Leukemia Virus Co-infection in Bahia, Brazil
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.788176
Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Human T-Leukemia Virus (HTLV) are retroviruses that share similar routes of transmission. In Brazil, the prevalence of HIV and HTLV varies according to geographic region. The state of Bahia, located… read more here.
Keywords: htlv coinfection; htlv; virus; hiv htlv ... See more keywords
Molecular Epidemiology of HIV-1 and HTLV-1/2 Among Female Sex Workers in Four Cities in the State of Para, Northern Brazil
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.602664
Abstract: Female sex workers (FSWs) represent a key population for the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STI) due to their social vulnerability and the risks associated with their occupation. This study was conducted to describe the… read more here.
Keywords: northern brazil; sex workers; epidemiology; female sex ... See more keywords
Novel perspectives on antisense transcription in HIV-1, HTLV-1, and HTLV-2
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1042761
Abstract: The genome of retroviruses contains two promoter elements (called long terminal repeat or LTR) at the 5′ and 3′ end of their genome. Although the expression of retroviral genes generally depends on the promoter located… read more here.
Keywords: transcription; hiv htlv; htlv htlv; htlv ... See more keywords
Biomarkers in a Cohort of HIV-Infected Patients Single- or Co-Infected with HTLV-1, HTLV-2, and/or HCV: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study
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DOI: 10.3390/v14091955
Abstract: HIV, HTLV-1/-2, and HCV share routes of transmission, and such virus co-infections could account for worse outcomes of associated diseases. Measuring cytokines/chemokines, CD4 and CD8 T cells, and HIV viral load (VL) in HIV single-infected… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; htlv hcv; hiv htlv; htlv ... See more keywords
HIV, HTLV, and Hepatitis B and C Infection in Blood Donors in Bahia, Brazil from 2008 to 2017
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DOI: 10.3390/v14112323
Abstract: Although blood transfusion is an important therapeutic resource, transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) are still a cause for concern. Measures to mitigate this risk involve improvement of donor screening criteria and improvements in laboratory tests, especially the… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; 100 000; infection; hiv htlv ... See more keywords