Question 1

what's the window period for htlv and the best test to get?

Accepted Answer

...: The time from infection to seroconversion (i.e. Development of antibodies) can vary from 1-2 months. There is no "gold standard" for the diagnosis of htlv. The primary test for htlv infection is detection of the presence of antibody. A combination of a screening enzyme immunoassay (eia)  followed by a confirmatory western blot (WB) is a common approach.

Question 2

what specific test (by name) should
i ask my pcp to order for htlv-i and -ii?  he has no clue.

Accepted Answer

Antibody test: Infection with both HTLV 1 and 2 can be diagnosed by antibodies to each of the viruses. Most people who have infection with either do not have any disease. Blood centers routinely test blood donors for antibodies to these viruses. See this site for more info.

http://www.virology-online.com/viruses/HTLV4.htm

Question 3

can a person have symptoms from htlv 1 , if there are no antibodies present in antibodies test ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: HTLV disease has a long incubation period, and a symptomatic person would have antibodies.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

will htlv affect my hiv antibody test? it came out negative. is my hiv test accurate? it's been 2 years since unprotected sex.

Accepted Answer

?: Are you sure you have htlv? But right, this should not affect your HIV test.

Question 5

i donated blood i received call telling me that i am reactive antibody test for htlv with result 1.45 its should be less than 1,after 2 weeks i was reactive again with result 1.25 but my western blot test and htlv pcr dna all negative is that normal?

Accepted Answer

: The blood bank screening tests are set at high sensitivity so that no cases are missed. PCR is more reliable.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 6

could a htlv and hiv infection at the same time cause delay in hiv seroconversion? what about hepatitis c? hep c rna test negative at 4 months post exposure. hiv-1 rna and ab/ag negative at 4 months as well?

Accepted Answer

: Given the results you presented, you do not have HIV or Hep C infection. 
Visit this site for HIV window period and explore the same site for Hep C window period.
HIV test window periods
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html

Question 7

had unprotected sex 10 months ago ,i heard hep c may delay hiv seroconversion .does hep a or htlv infection delays hiv seroconversion?hiv 4th gen test neg conclusive after 10 month? anti hav igg 12.77 means am i in seroprotective level against hep a?

Accepted Answer

: You're over-interpreting online information. Your test results prove3 you do not have HIV. And indeed you are immune to hepatitis A, either from past infection or being vaccinated against it.

Question 8

i'm from india i had exposure 1 year ago unprotected vaginal and oral sex her mother dead from lukemia i tested all std panel all are nagetive now i'm worrying htlv 1&2 because numbing arm and hand and leg pain any chance htlv i need test?

Accepted Answer

: I would suggest talking with a doctor in person to figure out why you may be having pain. There are many common factors that should be investigated before you narrow your focus to this one virus.

Question 9

is htlv rare in the usa?

Accepted Answer

Very Rare: Htlv is present in less than 1% of healthy us blood donors.  In endemic areas such as japan and carribean, it can be as high as 15% of the population.

Question 10

how common is htlv is the usa? is it usually serious or only in rare occasions?

Accepted Answer

Not common : Htlv or human t-lymphotropic virus is less common than HIV infection in the usa.  However, if infected, yes it can be serious.

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What's the window period for htlv and the best test to get?

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What specific test (by name) should i ask my pcp to order for htlv-i and -ii? he has no clue.

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Can a person have symptoms from htlv 1 , if there are no antibodies present in antibodies test ?

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Will htlv affect my hiv antibody test? it came out negative. is my hiv test accurate? it's been 2 years since unprotected sex.

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I donated blood i received call telling me that i am reactive antibody test for htlv with result 1.45 its should be less than 1,after 2 weeks i was reactive again with result 1.25 but my western blot test and htlv pcr dna all negative is that normal?

A member asked:

Could a htlv and hiv infection at the same time cause delay in hiv seroconversion? what about hepatitis c? hep c rna test negative at 4 months post exposure. hiv-1 rna and ab/ag negative at 4 months as well?

A member asked:

Had unprotected sex 10 months ago ,i heard hep c may delay hiv seroconversion .does hep a or htlv infection delays hiv seroconversion?hiv 4th gen test neg conclusive after 10 month? anti hav igg 12.77 means am i in seroprotective level against hep a?

A member asked:

I'm from india i had exposure 1 year ago unprotected vaginal and oral sex her mother dead from lukemia i tested all std panel all are nagetive now i'm worrying htlv 1&2 because numbing arm and hand and leg pain any chance htlv i need test?

A member asked:

Is htlv rare in the usa?

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How common is htlv is the usa? is it usually serious or only in rare occasions?

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