Screening for Human T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma Virus
Abstract
To the Editor.—
The human T-cell leukemia-lymphoma virus (HTLV) has been noted to be extremely prevalent in several populations, including southeastern blacks.1 Interestingly, the four cases of Blayney et al include three patients who worked in health-related professions: case 1 "worked as a hospital nursing and dietetic aide," case 2 "worked in the supply department of a hospital," and case 3 "worked as a medical assistant."
As a physician who trained...