Publications by authors named "Lourival Marques Roland Junior"
Front Public Health
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Human T-lymphotropic viruses 1 and 2 (HTLV-1 and HTLV-2) are retroviruses that spread from Africa and were investigated in 11 quilombo communities in Pará, Brazil.
- The study involved 859 participants, with blood tests conducted to assess the prevalence of HTLV infections, revealing that only four individuals were seropositive (one for HTLV-1 and three for HTLV-2).
- The only identified risk factor for HTLV infection was blood transfusion, highlighting the need for ongoing research and public health strategies to manage this viral spread in these communities.
