Prevalence and characteristics of HTLV-associated uveitis in patients from Bahia, an endemic area for HTLV - 1 in Brazil.

Background: HTLV-1-associated uveitis (HAU) is an inflammatory reaction of the choroid, retina, optic nerve and vitreous that can lead to vision impairment. The worldwide prevalence of HAU varies widely.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of HAU in patients from Salvador, Bahia-Brazil, and describe uveitis type and associated symptoms.