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However, data on the prevalence of Human T-lymphotropic viruses type 1 and 2 (HTLV-1\/2) in this population remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of HTLV-1\/2 infection among TWT in five Brazilian capitals.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methodology\/Principal findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A cross-sectional study was conducted from 2019 to 2021 in five Brazilian capital cities, representing all geographic regions of the country. A total of 1,269 blood samples were tested for HTLV-1\/2 antibodies using ELISA and Western Blot assays. Sociodemographic and behavioral data were obtained through structured interviews. Among 1,269 samples, most participants identifying as transgender women (59.18%) or\n                      <jats:italic>travestis<\/jats:italic>\n                      (29.79%) with a median age of 30 years. A total of 12 samples tested positive for anti-HTLV-1\/2 (0.94%; CI 95%: 0.53\u20131.65), with positive cases in Manaus (n\u2009=\u20094, 1.50%), Salvador (n\u2009=\u20094, 2.22%), and Porto Alegre (n\u2009=\u20094, 2.12%), and none in S\u00e3o Paulo or Campo Grande. Associated behaviors included inconsistent condom use and a history of HIV and syphilis.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions\/Significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study highlights the presence of HTLV-1\/2 infection among TWT in Brazil, with regional differences. 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