Encephalomyelitis with rigidity complicating human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Authors :: Lannuzel A
Hermann C
Yousry C
Lees A
Caparros-Lefebvre D
Source :: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society [Mov Disord] 2002 Jan; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 202-4.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: A 34-year-old man with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) presented with axial rigidity, painful spasms, and delayed hemiparesis and dementia. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed no antiglutamic acid dehydrogenase antibodies but viral genome from Epstein-Barr virus was detected by polymerase chain reaction. Clinical features and possible viral aetiology of progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity are briefly discussed.<br /> (Copyright 2001 Movement Disorder Society)

Subjects :: Adult
Anticonvulsants therapeutic use
Clonazepam therapeutic use
Electromyography
Encephalomyelitis diagnosis
Humans
Male
Muscle Rigidity diagnosis
Muscle Rigidity drug therapy
Videotape Recording
Encephalomyelitis etiology
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections complications
HIV Infections complications
Muscle Rigidity etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0885-3185
Volume :: 17
Issue :: 1
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 11835467
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.10008

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