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HTLV: Introduction

HTLV: The human T-cell lymphotropic viruses (retroviruses), HTLV-I and HTLV-II, are uncommon in the general U.S. population. They ... more about HTLV.

HTLV: Virus associated with affecting the immune system. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of HTLV is available below.

Symptoms of HTLV

• No symptoms - many people are healthy carriers
• Myelopathy
• Leg muscle symptoms
• more symptoms...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to HTLV:

• Home STD Testing
  • Home HIV Tests
  • Home Chlamydia Tests
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with HTLV?

• Misdiagnosis of HTLV

HTLV: Related Patient Stories

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• Human-to-nature relationship is psychology
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• Can Cats Transfer Infections Like Uti's To Humans?
• Htlv 1/11
• Palpitations, numbness, lightheadedness. Virus? Bacteria? Thanks!
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• strep misdiagnosed as virus = ICU
• recurring virus
• Virus?
• Help I NEEDTO THIS ABOU HIV VIRUS

Types of HTLV

• HTLV-1
• HTLV-2
• more types...»

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Causes of HTLV

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Disease Topics Related To HTLV

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, HTLV:

• Lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Connective tissue disorders (e.g., SLE, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Sarcoidosis
• Metastatic cancer (especially with left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy (Virchow's node))
• Endocrine disorders (e.g., hyperthyroidism, hypoadrenalism)
• Amyloidosis
• more related diseases...»

HTLV: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health: diseases that are commonly undiagnosed:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • PCOS -- Undiagnosed
  • Chlamydia -- Undiagnosed
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Cervical Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Breast Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and HTLV

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HTLV: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Cancer Specialists:
  • Oncology (Cancer specialists)
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays)
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Blood Health Specialists (Hematology):
  • Hematology (Blood Specialists)
  • Hematopathology (Blood Diagnostics)
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: HTLV

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to HTLV:

• Cancer (Oncology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• Urinary Health (Urology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to HTLV, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

HTLV: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
  • more ...»
• more rare diseases...»

Statistics for HTLV

• Medical statistics for HTLV
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for HTLV
• Death and Mortality statistics for HTLV
• Society statistics for HTLV

HTLV: Broader Related Topics

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Viral diseases
• Immune disorders
• Carrier conditions
• Diseases contagious from sex
• more types...»

Types of HTLV

HTLV Message Boards

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  • Lymes-like symptoms. Could someone please help me?
  • More user stories

User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about HTLV, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
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Article Excerpts about HTLV

The human T-cell lymphotropic viruses (retroviruses), HTLV-I and HTLV-II, are uncommon in the general U.S. population. They appear to be most prevalent among IV drug users and persons who have multiple sex partners, genital ulcers, or a history of syphilis. The virus can be transmitted by blood or intimate sexual contact, and can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy and through breast milk. (Source: excerpt from Other Important STDS, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

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