Expression of rhesus blood group antigens in HTLV-i infection in northeast Iran.

Background: Human T-cell lymphoma/leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection is relatively common in northeast Iran. It is important to understand which factors play a role in the pathogenesis of this virus. Blood group antigens may act as a receptor for various infectious agents.

Is there any relationship between expressions of minor blood group antigens with HTLV-I infection?

Background: The frequency of Human T lymphotropic Virus-1 (HTLV 1) is 2-3% in the general population and 0.7% in blood donors in northeast Iran. It is very important that we recognize the contributing factors in the pathogenesis of this virus.