Prevalence and characteristics of HTLV-associated uveitis in patients from Bahia, an endemic area for HTLV − 1 in Brazil
HTLV-1-associated uveitis (HAU) is an inflammatory reaction of the choroid, retina, optic nerve and vitreous that can lead to vision impairment. The worldwide prevalence of HAU varies widely.
Source: Virology Journal - Category: Virology Authors: Daniele Piai Ozores, Regina Rathsam Pinheiro, Ney Boa-Sorte, Maur ício Campos e Silva Dias, Raianne Silva Lima, Thessika Hialla Almeida Araújo, Bernardo Galvão-Castro and Maria Fernanda Rios Grassi Tags: Research Source Type: research