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Exciting and significant advances have been made in the study of HTLV-I in recent years and have led to the investigation of a number of disorders including HTLV-I myelopathy and adult T-cell leukemia. In a broad yet detailed account, the editors here cover many aspects of the virus, including: History, epidemiology, structure, virology, and biology of HTLV-I. Role of cellular immune responses in the pathogenesis of HTLV-I. Testing of HTLV-I and II. HTLV-I associated myelopathy. Adult T-cell leukemia. HTLV-I in arthropathy and autoimmune disorders. HTLV-II. Animal models of HTLV-I infection.This is a unique publication devoted to HTLV-I, and includes essential, up to the-minute data from a fast growing field. Written by distinguished, international contributors, including Robert Gallo, this book provides a wealth of information which will be of value to all researchers and clinicians working in virology, oncology, infectious diseases, neurology, venereology and other associated areas.