Human T Cell lymphotropic Virus (HTLV)
Human T Cell lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Definition
HTLV causes T-cell leukaemia and T-cell lymphoma in adults and may also be engaged in certain demyelinating diseases that includes tropical spastic paraparesis. HTLV is described as a human, single-stranded RNA retrovirus.
Human T Cell lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Symptoms and Signs
Most often its symptoms are not evident though it includes myelopathy and leg muscle symptoms.