Schistosoma mansoni infection involving the spinal cord. Case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The authors report a case of transverse myelitis caused by Schistosoma mansoni. Although this is a treatable disease if diagnosed in the early stage, it is very rarely seen in developed countries and can result in complications if diagnosis is delayed.
Medical subject headings
- Myelitis, Transverse
- Schistosomiasis mansoni