Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of HTLV-1 and Co-infections of Blood-Borne Viruses in Birjand, Iran's Eastern Border.

CONCLUSION: Although a higher prevalence of the viruses was expected, it was close to the overall Iranian population. With respect to close relationship with an HTLV-1 endemic area (Mashhad and Neyshabour), the prevalence is very low; however, more attention is needed. Our findings reinforce the importance of increasing knowledge about BBV-related health risk behaviors to prevent the emergence of new cases, especially in low-risk populations.
PMID: 33107308 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine - October 1, 2020 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Yousefi M, Sharifzadeh GR, Ebrahimzadeh A, Azarkar Z, Namaei MH, Azarkar G, Ahmadi Ghezeldasht S, Rezaee R, Valizadeh Zare N, Mosavat A, Ziaee M Tags: Arch Iran Med Source Type: research