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HTLV-1 encephalitis.

Josh King-Robson¹, Timothy Hampton², Carolina Rosadas³

¹Neurology Department, King's College Hospital, London, UK j.king-robson@nhs.net.

Practical Neurology

|August 31, 2021

Summary

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Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can cause encephalomyelitis, a serious neurological condition. Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can lead to significant recovery.

Keywords:

HTLV1 infectious diseases myelopathy

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Virology

Background:

Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection is primarily associated with HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP).
Neurological complications of HTLV-1 can extend beyond the spinal cord, affecting the brain.
Encephalitis is a rare but serious manifestation of HTLV-1 infection.

Observation:

A 53-year-old woman presented with subacute upper limb weakness, sensory loss, and cerebellar dysfunction.
Brain MRI revealed extensive white matter hyperintensities and punctate contrast enhancement.
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed lymphocytic pleocytosis and high HTLV-1 proviral load.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with HTLV-1 encephalomyelitis based on clinical, radiological, and virological findings.
Treatment with high-dose methylprednisolone followed by a corticosteroid taper resulted in significant neurological recovery.
The patient regained functional independence in her upper limbs.

Implications:

HTLV-1 encephalomyelitis is an under-recognized neurological complication of HTLV-1 infection.
Prompt diagnosis and immunomodulatory treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
This case highlights the diverse spectrum of neurological manifestations associated with HTLV-1.