Publications by authors named "Mykaella Cristina Araujo Margarida"
Front Public Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of HTLV-1 infection among transgender women (TGW) in Goiânia City, Brazil, revealing a knowledge gap in existing data on this demographic.
- From a sample of 235 TGW, 1.3% tested positive for HTLV-1, with those positive reporting high-risk sexual behaviors and drug use.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for health programs aimed at TGW to control HTLV-1 and other sexually transmitted infections due to their high-risk behaviors.
