Human T-lymphotropic virus 2
| Definition: |
A strain of PRIMATE T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS 2 that can transform normal T-lymphocytes and can replicate in both T- and B-cell lines. The virus is related to but distinct from HTLV-1. It is associated with T-cell hairy cell leukemia (LEUKEMIA, T-CELL, HTLV-II-ASSOCIATED), a relatively benign disease. |
| Notes: |
infection = HTLV-II INFECTIONS but consider also LEUKEMIA, T-CELL, HTLV-II-ASSOCIATED |
| Previously Indexed: |
Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus (1984-1988),Retroviridae (1981-1983) |
Human T-lymphotropic virus 2 Definitions and Terms
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