Neurology » Spinal cord & PNS

Acute Transverse Myelitis

Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one segment, of the spinal cord. Transverse myelitis often develops following viral infections. In post-infectious cases of transverse myelitis, immune system mechanisms, rather than active viral or bacterial infections, appear to play an important role in causing damage to spinal nerves. The degree of disability depends on the location (level) of the inflammation in the spinal cord and the severity of the inflammation. No effective cure currently exists for people with transverse myelitis.

In order to proceed further, you need to have an account on IDG.
Create a new account now

Registered users, you can login below to access this page.