Htlv-1 (Noun)
Meaning
Retrovirus causing T-cell leukemia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- HTLV-1 is a retrovirus that can cause adult T-cell leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.
- The HTLV-1 virus infects T-cells, a type of immune system cell, and can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and cancer.
- Researchers have identified several genetic mutations that contribute to the development of HTLV-1-associated T-cell leukemia.
- HTLV-1 is primarily spread through bodily fluids, such as blood and breast milk, and can also be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth.
- Infection with HTLV-1 is often asymptomatic, but it can lead to serious health problems, including T-cell leukemia, decades after initial exposure.