Spinal cord schistosomiasis: a case report and review of the literature

Paraplegia. 1987 Dec;25(6):491-6. doi: 10.1038/sc.1987.82.

Abstract

Spinal cord involvement by Schistosomiasis is considered to be rare. We report a case of acute transverse myelitis due to Schistosoma mansoni in which treatment with praziquantal and steroids was started three days after the onset of a paraparesis, with complete neurological recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myelitis / etiology*
  • Myelitis, Transverse / etiology*
  • Paraplegia / etiology
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / drug therapy

Substances

  • Praziquantel