Planning and management to control and eliminate HTLV-1 infection in Iran

Document Type : Commentary

Authors

1 Department of Neurology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Department of Research, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Immunology Research Centre, Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Division, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 Allergy Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Prevention and treatment of the Human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 (HTLV-1) which was discovered nearly 40 years ago, still remain challenging. The reported high prevalence of HTLV-1 in some countries around the world triggered an open letter to the World Health Organization (WHO), urging action against HTLV-1 infection in 2018. This highlights the importance of virus elimination strategies to eradicate HTLV-1 infection. In Iran, we have documented our experiences with the virus in order to achieve and promote the possible ways to manage, control, and eliminate HTLV-1. Although there has been considerable progress apropos of HTLV-1, a series of additional challenges need to be tackled to control HTLV-1 infection in Iran. 

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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume 24, Issue 3
March 2021
Pages 264-266

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