Early-Onset HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis [PDF]
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.
Alvaro Schwalb +7 more
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Tropical spastic paraparesis – anesthetic approach
Introduction: HTLV-1 infection is endemic in Japan, Caribbean, Africa, and South America. It is transmitted from mother to child, sexual contact, blood transfusions, or sharing needles.
Margarida Rodrigues +2 more
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Tropical spastic paraparesis in Northeastern Brazil [PDF]
Ten possible cases of tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) in Northeastern Brazil (Ceará) are presented. They show the typical symptoms and signs of TSP consisting of weakness of the lower limbs, spastic gait, hiperreflexia, bladder dysfunction and ...
C. M. de Castro Costa +4 more
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Lived Experience of Human T-cell Leukemia Virus type-1 -Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP): A Phenomenology Study [PDF]
Background: Human T-cell Leukemia Virus type-1 (HTLV-1) -associated myelopathy causes sufferers to experience changes in several aspects of their lives.
Malihe Davoudi +2 more
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Balance assessment in HTLV-1 associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: A good rating of the device in people with HTLV-1 in this population is essential for accuracy in prescribing data (walking). Thus, this study aimed to analyze the counterpart assessment methods that are best suited to patients with human T-
Naiane Araújo Patrício +6 more
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Urodynamic findings and vibegron effects on neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction caused by human T‐cell leukemia virus type I‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis [PDF]
Introduction Human T‐cell lymphotropic virus type 1 infection can cause HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis, characterized by spastic paralysis of both lower limbs. More than 90% of HAM/TSP patients show lower urinary tract symptoms
Tomoyuki Kumekawa +9 more
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Brazilian studies on tropical spastic paraparesis: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) is a chronic progressive myelopathy and in most of the cases has a retroviral (HTLV-1) etiology, when it is denominated HTLV-1 associated-mielopathy (HAM/TSP).
C.M. de Castro Costa +3 more
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Human T-Lymphotropic Virus-1–Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis Is Associated With Sexual Dysfunction in Infected Women of Reproductive Age [PDF]
Introduction: Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV)-1–associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a neurological disorder that mostly affects women.
Adenilda Lima Lopes Martins, MD, PhD +6 more
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Neuroimmunology of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis [PDF]
Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is the etiologic agent of both adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP).
Satoshi Nozuma, Steven Jacobson
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The Barriers of Coping with HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis: A Content Analysis Study [PDF]
Background: HTLV-1-associated myelopathy is associated with constant stress, so it is very important to cope with this disease. To improve the coping of patients with this disease, it is necessary to deeply identify its barriers.Aim: The present study ...
Malihe Davoudi +2 more
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