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Revision as of 12:11, 19 June 2012
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Virus endemic to the West Indies, parts of Africa and the Far East. Asymptomatic in most individuals, it has the potential to cause aggressive cancer or a severe paralysing disorder of the nervous system.
Guidance
Current Infection
Unacceptable if infected.
Current Sexual Partner Infected
Unacceptable if current sexual partner of an infected individual.
Previous Sexual Partner Infected
Unacceptable if less than 12 months since sexual contact with an infected individual.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
HTLV-I HTLV-II Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012