Publications by authors named "Rafael Xavier da Silva"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Rafael Xavier da Silva"
- Rafael Xavier da Silva's recent research primarily focuses on the screening and surveillance of human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) in Brazil, particularly in the context of increasing healthcare costs and limited resources.
- His 2020 study on pooling sera for HTLV screening demonstrates that this strategy is not only feasible but also cost-effective, highlighting the need for effective HTLV identification in endemic regions like Brazil.
- Another study examines the presence of human retroviruses, including HTLV-1/2, in blood samples from patients with hepatitis B and C, suggesting a significant rate of coinfections and emphasizing the importance of testing for multiple viruses due to shared transmission routes.
