Conclusions
This study describes the first known occurrence of HTLV-2c in the urban area of Brazil's western Amazon region.
Methods
Samples from 306 patients were submitted for the molecular diagnosis of HTLV-1/2 infection by real time PCR (qPCR), with amplification, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis of the long terminal repeat (LTR) region.
Results
A 29-year-old male carrier of sickle cell anemia with a history of multiple blood transfusions was diagnosed with the HTLV-2c subtype. Conclusions: This study describes the first known occurrence of HTLV-2c in the urban area of Brazil's western Amazon region.