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Primate T-lymphotropic virus 2

Medical Definition: A species in the family DELTARETROVIRUS, comprising strains from different host species but arising from the same geographic origin. They include HUMAN T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS 2 and SIMIAN T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS 2.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with DELTARETROVIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) + TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) if pertinent
Primate T-lymphotropic virus 2 Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Human T-lymphotropic virus 2 - 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Simian T-lymphotropic virus 2 - A strain of PRIMATE T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS 2 isolated from Congolese bonobos (PAN PANISCUS).

Primate T-lymphotropic virus 2 Medical Definitions and Terms

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