This retrovirus is linked to some types of cancer and autoimmune diseases
Doctor, the other day I heard about a new STI (sexually transmitted infection) called HTLV. Am I at risk of taking it? I am desperate! How long does it take to take the exam? Ninety days?
HTLV is a retrovirus, “cousin” of the HIV virus, linked to some types of cancer and some autoimmune diseases. The relationship isn’t entirely clear or established yet, but there appears to be a connection.
HTLV can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and breastfeeding (what we call vertical transmission) and can also be transmitted through unprotected sex. The longer the exposure during unprotected sexual intercourse, the greater the risk of infection.
The time of the immunological window varies depending on the form and extent of exposure, but generally lasts two to three months. Therefore, an antibody test three months (90 days) after exposure would be able to record this infection.
There is also a DNA test that, although not commercially distributed, detects this virus earlier.
If you have had unprotected sexual intercourse and start to show any type of symptoms, such as fever, lumps and general malaise, it is always important to contact an infectious disease specialist to carry out all the necessary checks.
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