Dysautonomia in human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis.
case_control · Level III
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Abstract
The frequency and importance of dysautonomia in human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) have not been fully investigated. We describe the characteristics of dysautonomia in such patients in a case-control study. Our results indicate that autonomic disturbances are more frequent in HAM/TSP than has been previously suggested, with a predominance of sympathetic nervous system dysfunction. In some of these patients, the symptoms may be severe enough to warrant specific treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
- Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic