HTLV-1

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is an ancient human retrovirus which affects T lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. While current evidence suggests most people with HTLV-1 will remain well, in a small number of people HTLV-1 can cause serious illness. Aboriginal communities in Central Australia have some of the highest rates of HTLV-1 in the world.

The HTLV-1 Portal brings together a collation of HTLV-1 resources particularly relevant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This Portal is a collaboration between the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.