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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.
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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. |
