Asymptomatic Carrier
also referred to as AC, is a person who has antibodies against HTLV but does not have any problems caused by HTLV
HAM/TSP
(HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis) is an inflammation of the cells of the spinal cord affecting the nervous system of the lower part of the body
ATLL
(Adult T cell leukaemia/lymphoma) is a rare blood cancer seen only in people infected with HTLV-1  
Other diseases
HTLV-1 virus can cause inflammation not only in the spinal cord but almost in any organ
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