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HTLV-1 was the first virus to be identified as a pathogen capable of inducing malignant disease.
HTLV-1 was the first virus to be identified as a pathogen capable of inducing malignant disease.
True (A)
HTLV-2 is a type of virus that is known to infect humans with a pathological consequence.
HTLV-2 is a type of virus that is known to infect humans with a pathological consequence.
True (A)
Approximately 90% of those who contract HTLV-1 will develop fatal malignant disease.
Approximately 90% of those who contract HTLV-1 will develop fatal malignant disease.
False (B)
The genus of the HTLV virus is Revtraviricetes.
The genus of the HTLV virus is Revtraviricetes.
The species of the HTLV virus is Primate T-Lymphotropic virus 2.
The species of the HTLV virus is Primate T-Lymphotropic virus 2.