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Processo inflamatório do cérebro, frequentemente com evidência de envolvimento meníngeo, devido a infecção pelo vírus HTLV-1. As manifestações clínicas são geralmente subagudas, com febre e combinações variáveis de convulsões, estado mental comprometido e déficits focais. Pode ocorrer demência progressiva. O líquido cefalorraquidiano pode mostrar uma reação celular e proteína elevada. O diagnóstico é feito por neuroimagem, análise e cultura do líquido cefalorraquidiano, PCR e testes sorológicos. | |||
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An inflammatory process of the brain, frequently with evidence of meningeal involvement, due to infection by HTLV-1 virus. The clinical manifestations are usually subacute, with fever and variable combinations of convulsions, impaired mental state, and focal deficits. Progressive dementia may occur. The spinal fluid may show a cellular reaction and elevated protein. Diagnosis is by neuroimaging, spinal fluid analysis and culture, PCR, and serologic tests. | |||
Revision as of 17:42, 16 August 2026
An inflammatory process of the brain, frequently with evidence of meningeal involvement, due to infection by HTLV-1 virus. The clinical manifestations are usually subacute, with fever and variable combinations of convulsions, impaired mental state, and focal deficits. Progressive dementia may occur. The spinal fluid may show a cellular reaction and elevated protein. Diagnosis is by neuroimaging, spinal fluid analysis and culture, PCR, and serologic tests.
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| English | Encephalitis due to human T-lymphotropic virus Type I |
An inflammatory process of the brain, frequently with evidence of meningeal involvement, due to infection by HTLV-1 virus. The clinical manifestations are usually subacute, with fever and variable combinations of convulsions, impaired mental state, and focal deficits. Progressive dementia may occur. The spinal fluid may show a cellular reaction and elevated protein. Diagnosis is by neuroimaging, spinal fluid analysis and culture, PCR, and serologic tests. |
