HTLV-1 associated myelopathy after renal transplantation

• HTLV-1 is rarely transmitted via kidney transplantation from donor to recipient.
• We report a case of HTLV-1 myelopathy contracted by kidney transplantation.
• The clinical and virus laboratory findings are presented and discussed in detail.
• In contrast, two other organ recipients rapidly developed T-cell lymphoma.
• The HTLV-1 status needs more attention prior to solid organ transplantation.
• This is also relevant for low prevalence countries.