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While the disorder may become progressively worse, HTLV-1 associated myelopathy is seldom fatal. People with the disorder normally live for several more decades after being diagnosed.
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What is HTLV-1 associated myelopathy?
Damage to the nerves (myelopathy) of the spinal cord caused by infection with the human T lymphotrophic virus type-1 is termed HTLV-1 associated myelopathy.
What is the treatment for HTLV-1 associated myelopathy?
Currently, there is no specific treatment regimen for HTLV-1 associated myelopathy. Steroid medications help lessen symptoms and discomfort in many people.
How does HTLV-1 associated myelopathy become evident?
HTLV-1 associated myelopathy is evident mainly as a chronic weakening of muscles, especially those in the legs. Weakening can be so severe as to produce partial paralysis.
Where is HTLV-1 common?
HTLV-1 is common in Japan, the Caribbean, and some areas of Africa. Correspondingly, the associated myelopathy is more prominent in these regions, compared to other areas of the globe.
How can HTLV-1 associated myelopathy be diagnosed?
A more reliable diagnostic finding can be an increased level of a compound called neopterin in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that is obtained by a lumbar puncture.
What are the symptoms of HTLV-1 associated myelopathy?
Along with the progressively increasing muscle weakness, patients also can display impaired sense of touch and pain receptivity, and malfunction of muscles called sphincters.
Is human t-lymphotropic virus type 1 a blood borne pathogen?
Yes, human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can be transmitted through blood transfusions, sharing needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. It primarily infects T cells and can lead to diseases such as adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis.
What is tropical spastic paraparesis?
Tropical spastic paraparesis, also known as HTLV-1-associated myelopathy (HAM), is a rare neurological condition caused by the human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1). It is characterized by weakness and stiffness in the legs, leading to difficulty walking. There is currently no cure for this condition, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms.
Where does this virus htlv-1 come from?
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What is the prognosis for acute disseminating encephalomyelitis?
The prognosis depends on how much of the cord was damaged. Some people recover completely, while others have lasting problems and need help in learning how to cope with activities of daily living. People who develop spastic.Yes.
How do people acquire the HTLV-1 virus?
The common routes of transmission are through breast milk, transfused blood (especially prior to 1989 when donated blood was not tested for HTLV-1), sexual intercourse, and drug injection.
Is HIV AIDS also called htlv 1?
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