Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 (HTLV-1)-Associated Lichenoid Dermatitis Induced by CD8+ T Cells in HTLV-1 Carrier, HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis and Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma

    June 2015 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Y. Tokura, Taisuke Ito, Chika Kawakami … Takatoshi Shimauchi
    Studysummary This study identified "HTLV-1-associated lichenoid dermatitis" as a skin condition in HTLV-1-infected individuals, characterized by reactive eruptions associated with increased immunity toward infected CD4+ T cells.
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