Planning and management to control and eliminate HTLV-۱ infection in Iran

Prevention and treatment of the Human T-cell leukemia virus, type ۱ (HTLV-۱) which was discovered nearly ۴۰ years ago, still remain challenging. The reported high prevalence of HTLV-۱ in some countries around the world triggered an open letter to the World Health Organization (WHO), urging action against HTLV-۱ infection in ۲۰۱۸. This highlights the importance of virus elimination strategies to eradicate HTLV-۱ 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-۱. Although there has been considerable progress apropos of HTLV-۱, a series of additional challenges need to be tackled to control HTLV-۱ infection in Iran. 

Keywords:

ATL HAM/TSP HTLV , ۱ Prevention Treatments