Low prevalence of HTLV-I infection in drug addicts in Turin

Anti-HTLV-I antibody presence in drug addicts dead in 1987-1988 in Turin, was evaluated. Comparing the prevalence of HTLV-I infection with that of HIV and HBV infections, a different way and/or rate of spread of HTLV-I infection is suggested.

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Published inPanminerva medica Vol. 32; no. 3; p. 126
Main Authors Merlino, C, Cavallo, R, Becchio, L, Negro Ponzi, A, Tappero, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.07.1990
Subjects
Female
Hepatitis B - complications
Hepatitis B - epidemiology
HIV Infections - complications
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HTLV-I Infections - complications
HTLV-I Infections - epidemiology
Humans
Italy - epidemiology
Male
Substance-Related Disorders - complications
Italy
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Summary:Anti-HTLV-I antibody presence in drug addicts dead in 1987-1988 in Turin, was evaluated. Comparing the prevalence of HTLV-I infection with that of HIV and HBV infections, a different way and/or rate of spread of HTLV-I infection is suggested.
ISSN:0031-0808