What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the impact of targeted screening for HTLV-1 infection on public health.

February 22, 2026Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy0 citations

Targeted screening for HTLV-1 infection in endemic and non-endemic regions: a global public health priority

SFShigeo FujiOsaka International Cancer Institute TATatiane AssoneUniversidade de São Paulo JCJorge CassebUniversidade de São Paulo

Key Points

To assess the impact of targeted screening for HTLV-1 infection on public health.
Evaluated current screening practices for HTLV-1 in endemic and non-endemic regions.
Explored integration of HTLV-1 testing into antenatal and sexual health services.
Identified feasible approaches for clinical intervention in specialty clinics.
Targeted screening could significantly reduce the transmission of HTLV-1.
Integration into existing healthcare services is both practical and feasible.
Broader recognition of HTLV-1 can help alleviate the global burden of this infection.

Abstract

Expanding targeted screening offers a practical approach to reduce transmission and enable earlier clinical intervention. Integration of HTLV-1 testing into antenatal care, sexual health services, and specialty clinics is feasible. Broader recognition of HTLV-1 will be essential to reducing the global burden of this neglected infection.

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