Measures for the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type 1 Transmission in Japan: The Burdens of HTLV-1-Infected Mothers

The main mode of mother-to-child transmission the human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV)-1 is through breastfeeding. Although most reliable nutritional regimen to prevent HTLV-1 exclusive formula feeding, a recent meta-analysis revealed that short-term breastfeeding within 90 days does not increase risk infection. protocol Japanese Health, Labor, and Welfare Science Research Group primarily recommended feeding for mothers who are positive HTLV-1. However, there has been no quantitative research on difficulties experienced by HTLV-1-positive in carrying out these regimens, including psychological burden. Therefore, this review was performed clarify burdens encountered HTLV-1; end, we analyzed data registrants career registration website “Carri-net” website. strongly suggest it sufficient simply recommend or as means preventing transmission; important health care providers understand regimens represent major burden pregnant women provide close support ensure women’s health.