Slithering Through the Bone Marrow: Loiasis in a Patient With Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus-1-Associated Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Abstract Loiasis is a filarial disease endemic to areas of Central and West Africa. We present a case of Loa loa microfilaremia in a patient with HTLV-1-related adult T-cell lymphoma. This case may suggest the possible role of cellular immunity in controlling microfilaria burden.
Human T-cell leukemia virus-1 infection progressing to adult T-cell lymphoma in a woman from Romania
2007 ◽
Vol 56
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pp. AB139
Keyword(s):
T Cell
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2007 ◽
Vol 13
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pp. 90-99
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