Tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) is caused by the HTLV-1 virus, which also causes leukemia. The virus can be spread through the placenta, and also through blood transfusions, breastfeeding, contaminated needles, and sexual contact.
More information on tropical spastic paraparesis What is tropical spastic paraparesis? - Tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) is an incurable viral infection of the spinal cord that causes weakness in the legs. What causes tropical spastic paraparesis? - Tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) is caused by the HTLV-1 virus, which also causes leukemia. What're the symptoms of tropical spastic paraparesis? - Symptoms of tropical spastic paraparesis may begin years after infection, symptoms including bladder abnormalities, leg pain, loss of feeling in the feet. How is tropical spastic paraparesis diagnosed? - Infectious disease specialists use blood tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal cord to diagnose tropical spastic paraparesis. What's the treatment for tropical spastic paraparesis? - While the disease is incurable, significant improvement has been reported in the condition of tropical spastic paraparesis patients treated with corticosteroids.
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