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[Acute transverse myelitis caused by enterovirus].
L Bohr1, A Paerregaard, N H Valerius
1H:S Hvidovre Hospital, børneafdelingen.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|July 21, 1999
Summary
Enterovirus infection can cause transverse myelitis, a rare neurological condition. This case study confirms enterovirus presence in a patient who fully recovered after treatment.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Enteroviruses are common RNA viruses with shared genetic traits.
- Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder affecting the spinal cord.
Observation:
- A patient presented with transverse myelitis.
- Enterovirus infection was suspected as the cause.
Findings:
- PCR detected enterovirus RNA in cerebrospinal fluid, throat, and rectal swabs.
- No other causative agents were identified through routine cultures or serology.
- The patient showed gradual improvement with treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights enterovirus as a potential cause of transverse myelitis.
- Intravenous immunoglobulin and steroid therapy may aid recovery.
- Full recovery is possible in patients with enterovirus-associated transverse myelitis.