The Neuroepidemiology Branch will begin a registry of HTLV-I infections of the nervous system to obtain data on the magnitude of this problem. Case-control studies will be undertaken to determine risk factors for the development of HAM/TSP. Patient registry should also allow future therapeutic trials.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01NS002838-02
Application #
3846314
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
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Country
United States
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