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Emergence of a novel and highly divergent HTLV-3 in a primate hunter in Cameroon.
Virology - 5 Jun 2010
Zheng HaoQiang, Wolfe Nathan D, Sintasath David M, Tamoufe Ubald, Lebreton Matthew, Djoko Cyrille F, Diffo Joseph Le Doux, Pike Brian L, Heneine Walid, Switzer William M
Abstract excerpt
The recent discovery of human T-lymphotropic virus type 3 (HTLV-3) in Cameroon highlights the importance of expanded surveillance to better understand the prevalence and public health impact of this new retrovirus. HTLV diversity was investigated in 408 persons in rural Cameroon who reported simian exposures. Plasma from 29 persons (7.2%) had reactive serology. HTLV tax sequences were detected in 3 persons....
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