Laboratory diagnosis of human T-lymphotropic virus in Brazil: assays, flowcharts, challenges, and perspectives
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
; 54(1): 1-5, 2021.
Article
em En
| LILACS, CONASS, ColecionaSUS, SES-SP, SESSP-IALPROD, SES-SP
| ID: biblio-1255140
Biblioteca responsável:
BR91.2
Localização: BR91.2
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
We present a data analysis and review of recent studies regarding the laboratory diagnosis of human T-lymphotropic virus 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/2) infections in Brazil.Methods:
Target populations, available diagnostic serological assays (screening and complementary tests), molecular assays (in-house), causes of false-positive and false-negative results, and flowcharts were analyzed.Results:
A table presents the target populations, two diagnostic flowcharts (depending on laboratory infrastructure and study population), and recent research that may improve how HTLV-1/2 is diagnosed in Brazil.Conclusions:
Our results support the implementation of public policies to reduce HTLV-1/2 transmission and its associated diseases.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
CONASS
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LILACS
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SES-SP
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SESSP-IALPROD
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ColecionaSUS
Assunto principal:
Política Pública
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Programas de Rastreamento
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Análise de Dados
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Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil