Wang T L, Liu T C, Chan L, Kueh Y K, Wong S Y
Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.
J Clin Pathol. 1991 Aug;44(8):692-3. doi: 10.1136/jcp.44.8.692.
Geographic clustering of human T cell lymphoma/leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection is well recognised, particularly in south western Japan, parts of West and Central Africa, the south eastern United States and the Caribbean islands. Sporadic cases have been reported in many other parts of the world. The first case of HTLV-1 associated leukaemia/lymphoma (ATLL) in South East Asia is reported. Contact tracing showed a high incidence of carriers among the relatives.
1型人类T细胞淋巴瘤/白血病病毒(HTLV-1)感染的地理聚集现象已得到充分认识,尤其是在日本西南部、西非和中非部分地区、美国东南部以及加勒比群岛。世界上许多其他地区也报告了散发病例。本文报告了东南亚首例HTLV-1相关白血病/淋巴瘤(ATLL)病例。接触者追踪显示亲属中携带者的发病率很高。