Article
Molecular evidence of HTLV-1 intrafamilial transmission in a non-endemic area in Argentina
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GASTALDELLO, R. et al. Molecular Evidence of HTLV-1 Intrafamilial Transmission in a Non-Endemic Area in Argentina. Journal of Medical Virology, v. 76, p. 386-390, 2005.
0146-6615
10.1002/jmv.20370
1096-9071
Autor
Gastaldello, R.
Otsuki, K.
Barbas, M. G.
Vicente, A. C. P.
Gallego, S.
Resumen
In the North of Argentina, an endemic area for HTLV-1, intrafamilial transmission of this virus has been observed. The HTLV-1 status in 13 family members of a seropositive blood donor from the central region of Argentina (non-endemic area) was investigated. According to serological and molecular assays, four members of this family (the blood donor, the husband, a son, and a daughter-in-law) proved to be HTLV-1 positive. LTR, tax, and env sequences from the provirus infecting the family members were identical. This strongly suggests the intrafamilial transmission of the virus. This study demonstrated intrafamilial transmission of HTLV-1 in a non-endemic area of Argentina.