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HTLV infection among foreign pregnant women living in Spain

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The overall seroprevalence of HTLV infection among pregnant women in Spain is below 0.02% and accordingly universal antenatal screening is not recommended. However, as the number of immigrants has significantly increased during the last decade, this population might warrant specific considerations. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the seroprevalence of HTLV infection among immigrant pregnant women living in Spain. METHODS: From January 2009 to December 2010 a cross-sectional study was carried out in all foreign pregnant women attended at 14 Spanish clinics. All were tested for HTLV antibodies using a commercial enzyme-immunoassay, being reactive samples confirmed by Western blot or PCR. RESULTS: A total of 3337 foreign pregnant women were examined. Their origin was as follows: Latin America 1579 (47%), North Africa 507 (16%), East Europe 606 (18%), Sub-Saharan …

Año de publicación:

2011

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    Tipo de documento:

    Other

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Infección

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Medicina forense; incidencia de enfermedades

    Contribuidores:

    Henry M. Ramos GarciaHenry M. Ramos Garcia