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human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (htlv-1) and lymphoid malignancies in dominica: a seroprevalence study.	human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (htlv-1) is endemic in certain regions of the world where it is associated with lymphoid malignancies. herein we aim to describe the seroprevalence of htlv-1 in lymphoid malignancies in dominica. we carried out a 10-year retrospective study of histologically proven hematologic malignancies and htlv-1 seropositivity at the princess margaret hospital, dominica. ninety-eight cases were reviewed (59% males, 41% females), ranging in age from 3 to 91 years. htlv- ...	2004	15551358
hospital admissions for human t-cell lymphotropic virus type-1 (htlv-1) associated diseases in dominica.	human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (htlv-1) is a retrovirus that is endemic in certain regions of the world, and may account for significant morbidity and mortality among hospitalised patients. sixty six htlv-1 seropositive patients admitted to hospital with htlv-1 associated diseases from 1995-99 were studied. htlv-1 screening was done with elisa and confirmed on western blot testing. there were 32 females (48.5%) and 34 males (51.5%). the mean age was 56 years and the age range was 9-89 ye ...	2003	12840124