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Learn About HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

What is the definition of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy?
HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects less than 2% of people with HTLV-1 infection. Signs and symptoms vary but may include slowly progressive weakness and spasticity of one or both legs, exaggerated reflexes, muscle contractions in the ankle, and lower back pain. Other features may include urinary incontinence and minor sensory changes, especially burning or prickling sensations and loss of vibration sense. The reason some people with HTLV-1 infection develop HAM/TSTP is not well understood.
What are the alternative names for HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy?
  • HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis
  • HAM/TSP
  • Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis
  • Tropical spastic paraparesis (formerly)
Who are the top HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy Local Doctors?
Elite in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy
Elite in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

St. Marianna University School Of Medicine

Kanagawa, JP 

Yoshihisa Yamano practices in Kanagawa, Japan. Yamano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. Their top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Thalamotomy, and Thrombectomy.

Elite in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy
Elite in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy
St. Marianna University School Of Medicine, 
Kanagawa, JP 

Tomoo Sato practices in Kanagawa, Japan. Sato is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. Their top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy
Elite in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy
St. Marianna University School Of Medicine, 
Kanagawa, JP 

Natsumi Araya practices in Kanagawa, Japan. Ms. Araya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

What are the latest HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy Clinical Trials?
Immuno-Virological Evaluation of Human T Cell Leukemia Virus Type-1 Associated Myelopathy (HAM/TSP)

Objective: Human T-lymphotropic virus type-I-associated myelopathy / tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare neurologic disorder that affects less than 5% of patients infected with the HTLV-I virus. The purpose of this protocol is to study the natural history of HAM/TSP by monitoring clinical progression of patients longitudinally. Additionally, we will attempt to define the virological and immunolo...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center