Acute transverse myelitis associated with coxiella burnetii infection

Transverse myelitis (TM) includes a pathobiologically heterogeneous syndrome characterized by acute or subacute spinal cord dysfunction resulting in paresis, a sensory level, and autonomic (bladder, bowel, and sexual) impairment below the level of the lesion. Etiologies for TM can be broadly classified as parainfectious, paraneoplastic, drug/toxin-induced, systemic autoimmune disorders, and acquired demyelinating diseases. We discuss the clinical evaluation, workup, and acute and long-term management of patients with TM. Additionally, we briefly discuss various disease entities that may cause TM and their salient distinguishing features, as well as disorders that may mimic TM.

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“…Bacteria reported to cause PITM 155,195,[201][202][203][204][205][206][207][208][209][210][211][212][213][214] are listed in Box 5.…”

Section: Vogt-koyanagi-harada Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

Transverse Myelitis

et al. 2013

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“…Waltereit et al33 reported on a 33‐year‐old woman from an area where Q fever was endemic. She had clinical features of acute transverse myelitis confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Brachial plexopathy associated with Q fever: Case report and review of the literature

2008

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Neurologic manifestations of Q fever are predominantly central. We report the case of a 35-year-old man with recurrent fever and motor and sensory deficits in the right C5, C6 territories. Electrophysiological findings were consistent with a right upper-trunk brachial plexopathy or with suprascapular and axillary neuropathies. The patient had full resolution of neurologic symptoms with antibiotic treatment. The association of brachial plexopathy with Q fever infection, described in other rare instances, may merit consideration in individual cases, depending on clinical context.

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Tick-Borne Diseases

Traub¹,

Cummins²

2007

Wilderness Medicine

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Acute transverse myelitis associated with coxiella burnetii infection

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Transverse Myelitis

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Brachial plexopathy associated with Q fever: Case report and review of the literature

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