Abstract
Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) is a unique retrovirus associated with specific malignancies of T cells in humans. The virus is endemic to Japan, the Caribbean, Africa, and the southeastern United States. We report here the first case of HTLV-I-associated lymphoma in an atypical host. The incidence of antibodies in this individual with a T-cell malignancy strongly suggests HTLV-I virus as the causative agent. Direct identification of viral DNA using an HTLV-I-specific probe provides definitive evidence of infection.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1054-1056 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Technology
