Early-Onset HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis

Early-Onset HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis

Background: Vertical transmission of HTLV-1 could lead to the early development of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). This significantly affects quality of life and increases morbimortality. Objective: To describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Schwalb, Valeria Pérez-Muto, Rodrigo Cachay, Martín Tipismana, Carolina Álvarez, Fernando Mejía, Elsa González-Lagos, Eduardo Gotuzzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
HAM/TSP
myelopathy
paraparesis
chronic infection
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/6/450

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