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Clinical Characteristics of Parkinsonism in HTLV‐1‐Associated Myelopathy

Human T‐lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV‐1)‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is the classic neurological manifestation of HTLV‐1 infection; however, this virus has also been associated with other neurological disorders. Concurrent… Click to show full abstract

Human T‐lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV‐1)‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is the classic neurological manifestation of HTLV‐1 infection; however, this virus has also been associated with other neurological disorders. Concurrent parkinsonism is relatively rare and presents diagnostic challenges. The present study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics of HAM/TSP with parkinsonism.

Keywords: characteristics parkinsonism; associated myelopathy; clinical characteristics; htlv associated; htlv; parkinsonism

Journal Title: Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
Year Published: 2025

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