Infective Dermatitis and Human T Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis in Childhood and Adolescence

Abstract

A strong association was observed between IDH and HAM/TSP. The familial clustering of both diseases suggests a genetic background. Serological screening for HTLV-1 in children with symptoms of myelopathy is essential in areas where HTLV-1 is endemic.