Juvenile human T lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the cases of 5 adolescents with human T lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis, acquired in all but 1 case from the mother. The first symptom in all patients was difficulty in running, which was present for many years before the final diagnosis was made. Follow-up showed an indolent progression, regardless of treatment strategy.
Medical subject headings
- Human T-lymphotropic virus 1
- Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic