Volume 6, Issue 2 (8-1992)
Med J Islam Repub Iran 1992 |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad. Iran
Abstract: (5374 Views)
Human T-ceil lymphotropic virus, type 1 (HTL V-I) is considered to be
the causative agent of adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia and spastic paralysis,
and seems to be common in Khorasan Province.
300 blood samples from Mashhadi and 180 from Gonbadi blood donors
were obtained (all samples from healthy subjects). Serological screening was
done by passive particJe- agglutination test and confirmed by Western blot
test.
10% of Mashhadi and 3.3% of Gonbadi residents were positive for
HTLV-1 antibodies.
Our findings suggest that Mashhad may be within a previouslyunrecognised
endemic region for HTL V-I which may be a major health problem for
Khorasan Province.
Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
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