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'''Tropical spastic paraparesis''' is an [[infection]] of the [[spinal cord]] by [[Human T-lymphotropic virus]] resulting in [[paraparesis]] or weakness of the legs. As the name suggests, it is most common in [[tropical]] regions, including the [[Caribbean]] and [[Africa]]. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Tropical spastic paraparesis is an infection of the spinal cord by Human T-lymphotropic virus resulting in paraparesis or weakness of the legs. As the name suggests, it is most common in tropical regions, including the Caribbean and Africa.