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Guardian: 'People are scared': the fight against a deadly virus [HTLV-1] no one has heard of

Discussion in 'Health News and Research unrelated to ME/CFS' started by Andy, Apr 25, 2018.

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    https://www.theguardian.com/austral...ht-against-a-deadly-virus-no-one-has-heard-of
     
    Andy, Apr 25, 2018
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    Wow. This is so terrible. I hope Australia doesn't wait until it becomes a pandemic before acting.
     
    adambeyoncelowe, Apr 25, 2018
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    Is there any known treatment for this virus? Does it respond to HIV medications?
     
    Gingergrrl, Apr 25, 2018
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    My bold. What is wrong with people that they do this?

    The map showing greatest incidence is telling as to why it's neglected.

    The Guardian has an international reach these days so I hope this article does some good.
     
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    Lucibee, Apr 25, 2018
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    Strangely enough, the MRC documents from Kew, which I was reading this morning, mention HTLV-II (not HTLV-I) in connection with ME. They say they're not related, of course. But it's interesting, given that this has just popped up here.
     
    adambeyoncelowe, Apr 25, 2018
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    The virus has likely been in Australia for as long as people have been in Australia...

    Antiretroviral drugs have been shown to work in vitro, not sure about large clinical trials though. In any event, the key is to get the virus under control before the person develops lymphoma.
     
    Snow Leopard, Apr 26, 2018
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