An atypical case of acute transverse myelitis following COVID-19 infection.
JAAPA
; 37(1): 1-3, 2024 Jan 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38128141
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Acute transverse myelitis is a rare condition that can follow a viral infection. At least 43 cases of COVID-19 associated with acute transverse myelitis have been presented in the literature. This case review highlights one such case in a young man. Although rare, acute transverse myelitis following COVID-19 can cause significant disability for patients. Clinicians must be equipped and encouraged to report and study cases of neurologic complications following COVID-19 infection to develop further treatment and cure.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Myelitis, Transverse
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
JAAPA
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article