Uveítis intermedia por virus linfotropo humano de células T Tipo 1

case report: the case of a 66-year-old woman with intermediate uveitis in both eyes and progressive weakness of lower limbs is reported. a human t-lymphotropic virus type 1 (htlv-1) infection was detected in the serological study, with the patient being diagnosed with tropical spastic paraparesis and htlv-1 intermediate uveitis. the patient made good progress with oral steroid treatment. discussion: the clinical and epidemiological aspects of htlv-1 infection are discussed. we recommend a serological determination of the virus in intermediate uveitis of unknown origin in people from endemic areas or with neurological symptoms.