HTLV seroprevalence in people using HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in England

by | Feb 12, 2023 | Publications

J Infect. 2023 Feb 9:S0163-4453(23)00054-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2023.01.033. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: HTLV-1 is predominantly a sexually-transmitted infection but testing is not mentioned in HIV-PrEP guidelines. We ascertained HTLV-1/HTLV-2 seroprevalence amongst HIV-PrEP users in England.

METHODS: An unlinked anonymous seroprevalence study.

RESULTS: Amongst 2015 HIV-PrEP users, 95% were men, 76% of white ethnicity and 83% had been born in Europe. There were no HTLV-1/HTLV-2 seropositive cases (95% confidence interval 0% – 0.18%).

CONCLUSIONS: There were no HTLV positive cases, likely reflecting the demographic of mostly white and European-born individuals. Similar studies are needed worldwide to inform public health recommendations for HIV-PrEP using populations, particularly in HTLV-endemic settings.

PMID:36773896 | DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2023.01.033

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