Publications by authors named "Irene Arco"
Article Synopsis
- HTLV antenatal screening is currently not mandatory in Spain, but the migration of pregnant women from endemic regions has increased, raising concerns about the prevalence of HTLV-1 among foreign women.
- A study from January 2021 to October 2023 examined nearly 10,000 pregnant women in Spanish clinics, revealing that while only 0.05% tested positive for HTLV-1 overall, the prevalence was significantly higher (0.55%) among Latin American women.
- The findings suggest that including anti-HTLV testing in antenatal care for pregnant women from Latin America is crucial, especially considering that the rates have risen compared to earlier surveys.
