Neurological aspects of HTLV-1 infection in Bahia: results from an 8-year cohort

Tanajura, Davi

doi:10.1590/0004-282x20140187

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“…Parasite infections are endemic in tropical regions, such as neurocysticercosis [26], neuro-leishmaniasis, and toxoplasmosis [27]. HTLV-1 is a well-recognized cause of tropical spastic paraplegia [28]. However, Mycoplasma pneumoniae related ATM is rare [3,5].…”

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Schistosoma mansoni co-infection in a young patient with extensive longitudinal acute transverse myelitis

Alayafi

Alruwaili²,

Aljumah³

et al. 2022

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Acute transverse myelitis is an uncommon inflammatory, intramedullary, disorder of the spinal cord. Spastic paraplegia, impaired sphincter functions, and sensory loss, with sensory level, are the clinical manifestations of this devastating disorder. The utilization of magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) contributes to the surge in the diagnosis of more ATM cases. Although the causes of ATM are numerous, both Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Schistosoma mansoni are uncommon causes and their co-existence in the same patient has not been reported before in Saudi Arabia. Case: We report a 25-year-old ATM male patient presented with a history of sudden onset severe low back pain. Within four hours from the onset of the back pain, he became completely paraplegic with impaired functions of the bowel and urinary bladder sphincter. Furthermore, he lost all modalities of sensory functions in the lower limbs. His examination revealed spastic complete paraplegia with sensory level at T6. Clinical neurological examination revealed normal upper limbs and brain functions. The MRI of the cervico-dorsal spine showed extensive longitudinal hyperintense lesion extending from the upper cervical segments to the lower dorsal segments (extensive longitudinal transverse myelitis). A post-infectious immune-mediated predisposition was highly suspected due to the very high titers of anti-Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM and IgG that were detected. The immunosuppressant therapy did not improve his paraplegia. A spinal cord biopsy revealed the presence of several Schistosoma mansoni ova surrounded by chronic inflammatory reactions and reactive gliosis. Conclusions: Both Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Schistosoma mansoni should be investigated in cases with extensive longitudinal ATM.

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Schistosoma mansoni co-infection in a young patient with extensive longitudinal acute transverse myelitis

Alayafi

Alruwaili²,

Aljumah³

et al. 2022

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…(1) The construction of sexuality involves social and cultural beliefs and ideologies. (2) In a broader dimension, this experience can be altered by the presence of a deficiency and/or a disease. Then there is a bigger issue regarding sexual performance, which is influenced by prejudice, stigma, body changes, and the fear of transmission.…”

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Vivência sexual e afetiva de mulheres com incontinência urinária secundária ao HTLV

Paranhos¹,

Paiva

Carvalho

2016

Acta paul. enferm.

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Objective: To understand the sexuality experience of women with urinary incontinence secondary to human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV). Methods: Qualitative study using oral thematic history and data collection through in-depth interview and, for analysis, the content and gender analysis technique. Results: Ten women participated and four categories emerged: understanding sexuality; experiencing conflict and violence; experiencing sexuality without pleasure; and experiencing urinary losses during intercourse. Knowledge about sexuality and exercise was limited. Living with incontinence and the virus contributed to conflicts in marital and emotional relationships, surrounded by renunciation, limitation, gender-based violence, as well as life changes and adaptations to learning how to live with the disease. Conclusion: Women had difficulty in performing their sexuality, and needed to change their lifestyle and empower themselves to live better. ResumoObjetivo: Apreender a vivência da sexualidade das mulheres com incontinência urinária secundária ao vírus linfotrópico de célula T humana (HTLV). Métodos: Pesquisa qualitativa, utilizando-se história oral temática e coleta de dados por meio da entrevista em profundidade e para análise, a técnica de análise de conteúdo e gênero. Resultados: Participaram dez mulheres e emergiram quatro categorias: Compreensão da sexualidade; Vivenciando conflitos e violência; Vivenciando a sexualidade desprovida de prazer; Vivenciando as perdas urinárias na sexualidade. O conhecimento sobre sexualidade e seu exercício foram limitados. Viver com a incontinência e o vírus contribuiu para uma relação conjugal e afetiva conflitantes, cercada de renúncias, limitações, violências de gênero, além de modificações e adaptações na vida, para aprender a conviver com a doença. Conclusão: As mulheres apresentaram dificuldade em exercer a sexualidade, e precisaram modificar seus estilos de vida e se empoderarem para viver melhor.

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Neurological aspects of HTLV-1 infection in Bahia: results from an 8-year cohort

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Schistosoma mansoni co-infection in a young patient with extensive longitudinal acute transverse myelitis

Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Schistosoma mansoni co-infection in a young patient with extensive longitudinal acute transverse myelitis

Vivência sexual e afetiva de mulheres com incontinência urinária secundária ao HTLV

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