HTLV-1 Contact Tracing

Overview

Contact tracing for people diagnosed with HTLV-1 is not recommended as there is insufficient evidence of individual or public health benefits. However, people should be provided with information about HTLV-1 transmission and prevention and supported to inform sexual partners should they wish to do so.

Testing Partners of People Diagnosed with HTLV-1

Diagnosis in a sexual partner would enable this person to take steps to limit sexual transmission by using condoms with new or other partners.

There is insufficient evidence of individual or public health benefits to recommend contact tracing.

Recommendations

People with long-term sexual partners should be provided with information about HTLV-1 transmission and prevention and supported to inform their long-term sexual partners. Individuals can also be provided with access to condoms.

People with casual sexual partners should be provided with information about HTLV-1 transmission and prevention and supported to inform their casual sexual partners should they wish to do so. Individuals can also be provided with access to condoms.

Acknowledgement of Country

NACCHO, acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land which continues to be under their ongoing custodianship. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Developed by:

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) ABN 89 078 949 710 and ASHM Health ABN 48 264 545 457 | CFN 17788

Funded by:

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Disclaimer:

Whilst the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care provides financial assistance to NACCHO, the material contained in this resource produced by NACCHO and ASHM should not be taken to represent the views of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. The content of this resource is the responsibility of NACCHO and ASHM. www.naccho.org.au - www.ashm.org.au

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