HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis

A viral infectious disease that results in inflammation located in spinal cord, has_material_basis_in human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (Deltaretrovirus priTlym1), which is transmitted by sexual contact, and transmitted by breast feeding. The infection has sy

A viral infectious disease that results in inflammation located in spinal cord, has_material_basis_in human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (Deltaretrovirus priTlym1), which is transmitted by sexual contact, and transmitted by breast feeding. The infection has symptom spastic weakness of both legs, has symptom muscle stiffness, has symptom sensory disturbance, and has symptom spasms.

Signs and symptoms

• Myelopathy
• Abnormal pyramidal sign
• Spastic paraparesis

Also known as: HAM/TSP; HTLV-associated myelopathy; Tropical spastic paralysis; Tropical spastic paraplegia; tropical spastic paraparesis