Prevalência de infecção pelos vírus linfotrópicos de células T humanas (HTLV-1/2) em população adulta, atendida nas unidades de saúde no município de Vitória-ES

Abstract

Introduction: There are few studies in samples of the general population on the seroprevalence of infection by human T cell lymphotropic virus type 1 and 2 (HTLV1/2) and the seroprevalence of this infection in the municipality of Vitoria-ES is not known. Objectives: a) To determine the prevalence of serological infection by HTLV1/2 in a sample of adults who seek care in the health services of the municipality of Vitoria -ES, b) To discriminate the types of HTLV found c) To investigate possible ways of transmission and associated factors; d) To establish the location by georeference of the positive cases in the sample of the population. Methods: a cross sectional study performed from September 2010 to December 2011, in individuals of both sexes, aged 18 or older residing in Vitória-ES. Venous blood samples were collected and submitted to search for anti-HTLV-1/2 antibodies by chemiluminescent immunoassay (CMIA). Individuals with CMIA reactive results were submitted to new blood collection for retesting of the CMIA, followed by PCR in real time to confirm and discriminate the infection by viral types.