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Paraplegia from schistosomiasis.

K Bloom1, M M Freed

  • 1Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, University Hospital, Boston, MA 02118.

Paraplegia
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Schistosomiasis can cause rare spinal cord injury leading to paraplegia. Neurological recovery varies significantly among patients, with some experiencing minimal improvement despite rehabilitation efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease known to cause rare neurological complications.
  • Spinal cord involvement, particularly paraplegia, is an infrequent but severe manifestation.

Observation:

  • Two cases of paraplegia secondary to schistosomiasis are presented.
  • Patients were infected concurrently and in the same geographic location.

Findings:

  • Neurological recovery demonstrated significant variability between the two patients.
  • One patient showed slow, incomplete recovery over years, remaining nonambulatory.
  • The other patient achieved complete neurological recovery, independent of rehabilitation interventions.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the unpredictable nature of neurological recovery in schistosomiasis-induced spinal cord injury.
  • Suggests that factors beyond standard rehabilitation influence functional outcomes.
  • Underscores the need for detailed case reporting and long-term follow-up in these rare cases.