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Making HTLV-1 and those affected visible

Carolina Rosadas explains why we need more research investigating human T lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infections, and why more public visibility is needed for those affected.

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Rosadas, C. Making HTLV-1 and those affected visible. Nat Microbiol 9, 880–881 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-024-01652-7

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