HLTV-1 is a virus, just like HIV. instead of killing immune system, it has very high chance of causing very aggressive leukemia (around 10-15% of people that catch the virus). leukemia it causes appears to be very deadly.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/24/what-is-htlv-1-the-devastating-health-crisis-afflicting-central-australia

and it also sexually transmitted. is this the new HIV from social perspective (incurable viral disease that has a stigma)?

anyhow, avoiding bareback sex sounds like a good idea if you’re in the risk area.

thoughts?