Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis Associated with Cytomegalovirus Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient
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چکیده
Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) associated with cytomegalovirus infection is extremely rare and is, mainly observed in immunocompetent people. A 55-year-old woman no evidence of immunosuppression was admitted paresthesia the lower limbs for 15 days, difficulty walking, fecal incontinence, acute urinary retention. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2 sequence showed signs hyperintensity cervical thoracic cord. The serological study IgM antibodies to cytomegalovirus, result FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis panel presence cytomegalovirus. She received treatment methylprednisolone ganciclovir a favorable outcome. This case highlights importance investigating treatable causes patients longitudinally presentation.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Microbiology research
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2036-7473', '2036-7481']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres13030036