| Autor: |
Maloney, Elizabeth M., Armien, Blas, Gracia, Fernando, Castillo, Luis, Kruger, Hilary, Levin, Arthur, Levine, Paul H., Kaplan, Jonathan E., Blattner, William A., Giusti, Ruthann M., Maloney, E M, Armien, B, Gracia, F, Castillo, L, Kruger, H, Levin, A, Levine, P H, Kaplan, J E, Blattner, W A, Giusti, R M |
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Journal of Infectious Diseases; 9/1/99, Vol. 180 Issue 3, p876-879, 4p |
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To examine risk factors for human T cell lymphotropic virus type II (HTLV-II) infection, a case-control study was conducted among the Guaymi Indians of Panama. In females, HTLV-II seropositivity was associated with early sexual intercourse (15 years; odds ratio [OR], 2.50; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11-6.14) and number of lifetime sex partners. One partner increased risk of seropositivity by 30% (OR, 1.30; CI, 1.05-1.64), and risk increased with number of partners. Similar risk was associated with number of long-term sexual relationships. Among males, intercourse with prostitutes was associated with HTLV-II seropositivity (OR, 1.68; CI, 1.04-2.72). These data support a role for sexual transmission in HTLV-II infection. Association of seropositivity with primary residence in a traditional village (OR, 3.75; CI, 1.02-15.38) and lack of formal education (0 vs. >6 years [OR, 3.89; CI, 1.67-9.82]) observed in males may reflect differences in sexual practices associated with acculturation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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