21. EPM - Equine Protozoal Myelitis EPM Equine Protozoal myelitis. EPM is a debilitating neurologic diseaseof horses. It can affect the brain, brainstem, spinal cord http://www.erc.on.ca/cyber_news/files/disease_watch/dw_disease_articles/dw_art_e

EPM - Equine Protozoal Myelitis EPM is a debilitating neurologic disease of horses. It can affect the brain, brainstem, spinal cord or any combination of these three areas of the central nervous system. Clinical signs may suggest focal or multifocal disease, which means the disease may affect a very small (focal) part of the central nervous system (CNS) or may parts of the CNS (multifocal). Therefore the disease may present itself with a variety of different clinical signs, dependant on the location of the damage caused by the organism within the CNS. There is no vaccine currently available. Lifecycle: EPM occurs in much of North America. Surveys conducted in central Kentucky, one county in Pennsylvania and the entire states of Ohio and Oregon have revealed that approximately 50% of the horses have been exposed to this parasite. We know that a positive serum test indicates exposure to the parasite, not necessarily the presence of disease, the incidence of which is much lower. In the studies that looked at the distribution of seropositive cases geographically, it was found that climatic factors may affect exposure rates, i.e., an increase of freezing days was associated with a decrease in numbers of horses exposed to the parasite. A similar effect of very hot environments may also decrease the survival of the infective stages of the protozoan parasites and lessen exposure to horses. EPM appears to have a sporadic distribution, although outbreaks have been reported on farms in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Florida.

22. Myelitis Professionals only. myelitis,, Print this article, a the spinal cord.Myelopathy includes myelitis; myelitis produces a myelopathy. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume VI 1/MYELITIS.asp

Medcyclopaedia About Medcyclopaedia Amersham Health Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Advanced search Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Try our Medcyclopaedia Premium Edition with added tools and functionality tailored to make your working day easier. The following tools are presently available: Expanded search *For Medical Professionals only, registration required Myelitis, a term that is sometimes improperly used as a synonym for myelopathy; the two terms, however, have quite different meanings. Both indicate spinal cord involvement by some pathological event: myelopathy is a more inclusive term that does not imply an aetiological factor while myelitis should be restricted to inflammatory diseases of the spinal cord. Myelopathy includes myelitis; myelitis produces a myelopathy. Any process that impairs the function of the spinal cord produces a myelopathy; in the common use, however, the term is usually employed with an adjective such as "compressive", "degenerative" or "congenital". Despite the fact that conditions such as spinal cord tumours or hydrosyringomyelia produce symptoms of myelopathy they are usually considered as specific, separate entities. On the other hand, "myelitis" is frequently a sort of wastebasket in which all myelopathies of unknown or undetectable aetiology are included. With these caveats in mind an attempt at classification can be made.

23. Acute Transverse Myelitis Professionals only. Acute transverse myelitis,, Print this article, seemyelitis GS The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume VI1, Disclaimer http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume VI 1/ACUTE TRANSVERSE MYELIT

Medcyclopaedia About Medcyclopaedia Amersham Health Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Advanced search Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Try our Medcyclopaedia Premium Edition with added tools and functionality tailored to make your working day easier. The following tools are presently available: Expanded search *For Medical Professionals only, registration required Acute transverse myelitis, see myelitis GS The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume VI:1 Welcome to Medcyclopaedia. This site is open to a public audience, still we want to know a little more about our visitors. Please tick off the boxes that match your profile. Do you live in Europe? Yes No Are you a medical professional? Yes No This frame will disappear when submitted Legal Contact us Making Waves

24. Myelitis SEARCH BROWSE ABOUT WHAT'S NEW SUBMIT SITE TRAINING SITE MAP, myelitis up. Relatedtopics broader, nervous system diseases. Equine protozoal myelitis (EPM), http://vetgate.ac.uk/browse/cabi/detail/200525715fd4f9ddd8175122c83f99ee.html

myelitis [up] Related topics: broader nervous system diseases Equine protozoal myelitis (EPM) Published on the Web by the Equine Research Center as part of their "disease watch" fact sheet series, this document provides information on the neurologic disease equine protozoal myelitis (EPM) in horses. It looks at its lifecycle, clinical signs, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. horse diseases myelitis neurology protozoal infections Last modified 28/Mar/2003 [Low Graphics]

25. Equine Protozoal Myelitis (EPM) Back to whats new page. Equine protozoal myelitis (EPM), Published onthe Web by the Equine Research Center as part of their disease http://vetgate.ac.uk/whatsnew/detail/17001764.html

Back to whats new page. Equine protozoal myelitis (EPM) Published on the Web by the Equine Research Center as part of their "disease watch" fact sheet series, this document provides information on the neurologic disease equine protozoal myelitis (EPM) in horses. It looks at its lifecycle, clinical signs, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. protozoal infections myelitis neurology horse diseases Last modified 17/Jan/2003 [Low Graphics]

26. Acute Transverse Myelitis Acute Transverse myelitis. This article submitted by Jim Fareri on 2/9/96.Last summer I was struck with Acute Transverse myelitis. http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/neurowebforum/GeneralFeedbackArticles/AcuteTran

Acute Transverse Myelitis This article submitted by Jim Fareri on 2/9/96. Last summer I was struck with Acute Transverse Myelitis. Anyone have any info for me? I was paralyzed from T-2 down, but now Im walking again, but still a lot of problems Id love to hear from another victim of this rare disorder, or an interested doctor. Thanks Next Article Previous Article Return to Topic Menu Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article... discovery (2/24/97) 9:28 PM Correction on my e-mail (2/23/97) 10:54 PM The power of positive thinking (2/23/97) 3:42 AM The power of positive thinking (2/23/97) 3:34 AM ... transverse myelitis episode (7/11/96) 6:47 PM You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article Click here to post a new Article! If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely... Do not use slashes ("/") or colons (":") in your Article title! Response Title: Author: Response Text: Original Article: (Don't change this field!) Forum: (Don't change this field either!)

27. Transverse Myelitis After Fluvac Transverse myelitis after fluvac. This article submitted by bb on 2/14/99.Email Address Greetings, I'm looking for others who believe http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/VaccineorDTPInjuriesF/2.14.9912.28PMTrans

Transverse Myelitis after fluvac This article submitted by bb on 2/14/99. Email Address: Greetings, I'm looking for others who believe they were stricken with Transverse Myelitis following a flu/pneumovac. We believe this to be true with my mother in law. Thak you. Next Article Previous Article Return to Neurological Disorder Topic Menu Here is a list of responses that have been posted regarding this article... If you want to post a completely new article on any topic you like, click here. If you would like to post a direct response to this article, fill out this form completely... Response Title: Name: Email: Remember that your Name and Email Address are optional...you don't have to enter them! You can remain completely anonymous if you like by leaving these fields empty. Response Text: Click HERE to return to the main Neurology WebForum Homepage. These forums are maintained by the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital John Lester - Webspinner

28. Transverse Myelitis Fact Sheet Transverse myelitis fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of NeurologicalDisorders and Stroke (NINDS). Transverse myelitis Fact Sheet. http://accessible.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/transverse_myelitis.htm

Disorders - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Skip menus Main sections of the NINDS web site Home About NINDS Disorders-you are in this section ... Find People Disorders section pages and search Image Description Science For the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Select Topic Disorder Quick Links Alzheimer's Autism Cerebral Palsy Chronic Pain Epilepsy Headache Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Stroke Traumatic Brain Injury More about a disorder Studies with patients Research literature Press release NINDS Search (search help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health Contact us Content for this page Transverse Myelitis Fact Sheet Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Request free mailed brochure Table of Contents What is transverse myelitis? Who gets transverse myelitis? What causes transverse myelitis? What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis? ... Where can I find more information? What is transverse myelitis? Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord. The term

29. NINDS Transverse Myelitis Information Page Transverse myelitis information sheet compiled by the National Institute ofNeurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). What is Transverse myelitis? http://accessible.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/transversemyelitis_

Disorders - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Skip menus Main sections of the NINDS web site Home About NINDS Disorders-you are in this section ... Find People Disorders section pages and search Image Description Science For the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Select Topic Disorder Quick Links Alzheimer's Autism Cerebral Palsy Chronic Pain Epilepsy Headache Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Stroke Traumatic Brain Injury More about NINDS Transverse Myelitis Information Page Studies with patients Research literature Press release NINDS Search (search help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health Contact us Content for this page NINDS Transverse Myelitis Information Page Reviewed 07-01-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Transverse Myelitis? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Related NINDS Publications and Information What is Transverse Myelitis? Transverse myelitis is a demyelinating (loss of the fatty tissue around the nerves) disorder of the spinal cord. It may occur alone or in combination with demyelination in other parts of the nervous system. Onset of the disorder is sudden. Symptoms may include low back pain, spinal cord dysfunction, muscle spasms, a general feeling of discomfort, headache, loss of appetite, and numbness or tingling in the legs. Transverse myelitis may be caused by viral infections, spinal cord injuries, immune reactions, or insufficient blood flow through the blood vessels in the spinal cord. It may also occur as a complication of such disorders as optic neuromyelitis, multiple sclerosis, smallpox, measles, or chickenpox.

30. Transverse Myelitis Association A support organization for persons with Transverse myelitis and their family members. Copyright© 2000 Transverse myelitis Association. All rights reserved. http://members.aol.com/tmassocwa/

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31. Myelitis Articles, Support Groups, And Resources myelitis articles, support groups, and resources for patients fromMed Help International (www.medhelp.org). Health myelitis. Q A http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Myelitis.html

[Health Topics A-Z] A B C D ... Z Myelitis Ask The Doctor Forums Acute Transverse Myelitis or GBS? (Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum) Baby with acute Transverse Myelitis (Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum) Eye pain after diagnosis of Partial Transverse Myelitis (Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum) GBS vs. Acute Transverse Myelitis diagnosis (Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum) ... Transverse Myelitis Questions (Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum) Support Groups: Transverse Myelitis Association Transverse Myelitis Internet Club [Med Help Home] [Library Search] ... [Patient Network] Revised: 3/30/2003

32. Is This Transverse Myelitis Or Possible MS? America. Subject Is this Transverse myelitis or possible MS? symptoms.My question is this He keeps mentioning Transverse myelitis. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/9341.html

Advertisement Welcome to Med Help International A not-for-profit organization Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Subject: Is this Transverse Myelitis or possible MS? Topic Area: Multiple Sclerosis Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Question Posted By: Susan on Friday, October 02, 1998 I have had right side shoulder and hip pain for over 5 years. In the last year I have developed right sided numbness (mostly in my arm), spasticity in my right lower leg, various funny sensations such as a feeling of wetness on an arm or let that is not wet and feeling things crawling on me that aren't really there. I have also had L'hermittes for the last year. My neurologist ran brain and cervical MRI's, SSEP testing and a Lumbar Puncture. The cervical MRI showed a vertical lesion and the SSEP testing showed that my right side responses were considerable lower than my left. The LP came back normal as did the brain MRI. My neurologist has been great to me and incredibly patient. He says that with or without a definite diagnosis, he can still treat my symptoms.

33. Lyme Disease And Myelitis Lyme Disease and myelitis. Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection causedby a tick bite and affects humans and animals. Lyme Disease and myelitis. http://www.geocities.com/lymeart3/myelitis-links.html

Lyme Disease and Myelitis Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection caused by a tick bite and affects humans and animals. Table of Contents Links to MEDLINE citations on Lyme Disease and Myelitis Articles on Lyme Disease and Myelitis Other resources for Lyme Disease and Myelitis Also see - pages related to Lyme Disease and Myelitis ... For more information on Lyme disease Lyme Disease and Myelitis myelitis: inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow Merriam-Webster/Medscape Medical Dictionary MeSH definition - myelitis Links to MEDLINE citations on Lyme Disease and Myelitis This section contains links to citations and abstracts of medical and scientific articles from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM) MEDLINE database. MEDLINE - ALL myelitis OR myelopathy AND Lyme disease - 150 on 10 Sep 00 MEDLINE - ALL myelitis AND Lyme disease - 144 on 10 Sep 00 MEDLINE - myelitis or encephalomyelitis [in Title] AND Lyme disease - 17 on 10 Sep 00 MEDLINE - myelitis AND Lyme disease - 45 on 10 Sep 00 ... MEDLINE - radiculomyelitis AND Lyme disease - 4 on 10 Sep 00 Articles on Lyme Disease and Myelitis Early Diagnostic MRI in Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Other resources for Lyme Disease and Myelitis Google Search: myelitis lyme disease - 670 on 11 Sep 00 Medscape Clinical Full-Text: Lyme disease and myelitis - 2 on 12 Sep 00 Medscape News: Lyme disease and myelitis - on 12 Sep 00 Also see - pages related to Lyme Disease and Myelitis Lyme Disease and Myelopathy Medical combining forms:

34. Transverse Myelitis - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Transverse myelitis Facts plus the Latest News on Transverse myelitisTreatments HealthNewsflash. What is transverse myelitis? http://healthnewsflash.com/conditions/transverse_myelitis.htm

Search our Archive for the Latest News on Transverse Myelitis Browse By Category Browse Alphabetically Search Health Conditions Transverse Myelitis Fact Book Table of Contents What is transverse myelitis? Who gets transverse myelitis? What causes transverse myelitis? What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis? ... Where can I find more information? What is transverse myelitis? Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord. The term myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord; transverse simply describes the position of the inflammation, that is, across the width of the spinal cord. Attacks of inflammation can damage or destroy myelin, the fatty insulating substance that covers nerve cell fibers. This damage causes nervous system scars that interrupt communications between the nerves in the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Symptoms of transverse myelitis include a loss of spinal cord function over several hours to several weeks. What usually begins as a sudden onset of lower back pain, muscle weakness, or abnormal sensations in the toes and feet can rapidly progress to more severe symptoms, including paralysis, urinary retention, and loss of bowel control. Although some patients recover from transverse myelitis with minor or no residual problems, others suffer permanent impairments that affect their ability to perform ordinary tasks of daily living. Most patients will have only one episode of transverse myelitis; a small percentage may have a recurrence.

35. The DRM WebWatcher: Transverse Myelitis A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about transversemyelitis. Acute Transverse myelitis A short article from the Mereck Manual. http://www.disabilityresources.org/TM.html

Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Transverse Myelitis Updated 6/20/2001 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link For information about transverse myelitis (TM), a neurologic syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord, check these sites. Acute Transverse Myelitis A short article from the Mereck Manual Cody Unser First Step Foundation This organization was created "to generate awareness of Transverse Myelitis and promote communication nationally among hospitals and researchers who are trying to understand the condition." Its website is primarily devoted to Cody's story and fundraising activities. Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelopathy Website The website of this unique center includes information about TM, including definitions, diseases, medical slides, etc., as well as information its services. NINDS Transverse Myelitis Information Page Transverse Myelitis information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Transverse Myelitis Association The website of this self-help organization includes information about the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of TM, medical specialists, treatment, drugs, news articles, newsletters, additional resources, and information about the organization.

36. 2nd International Transverse Myelitis Symposium -2001 Designed to foster understanding of the clinical and research features of transversemyelitis and to facilitate interaction and discussion among patients with http://www.myelitis.net/baltimore2001/program.htm

July 12 - 14, 2001 Baltimore, Maryland PROGRAM The papers that were handed out during the symposium have been scanned into Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), and require Acrobat Reader to view/print. Video clips require RealPlayer 8 Basic to view. Audio and Video cassettes are now available for purchase. The audio cassettes include the audio portion of each presentation. The video cassettes also include the audio, along with all of the visuals used in each presentation. These tapes are available for purchase as a complete set. Download the order form Thursday July 12, 2001 Welcome and Opening Remarks Sanford J. Siegel, PhD President, Transverse Myelitis Association Perspective of a Caregiver Richard Gilmur Co-Founder, Transverse Myelitis Association Seattle, Washington View Handouts The Transverse Myelitis Association Celebrating 5 Years of Service View Video 28 minutes Clinical Features of Transverse Myelitis The Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelopathy Center Clinical Experience Douglas Kerr, MD, PhD

37. Shepherd Center: Transverse Myelitis Transverse myelitis, Transverse myelitis (TM) is a debilitating neurologicalsyndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. http://www.shepherd.org/shepherdhomepage.nsf/933b0df00b8fa08985256942006e7ddb/38

Transverse Myelitis Transverse myelitis (TM) is a debilitating neurological syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Symptoms develop rapidly over several hours or several weeks and may include limb weakness, sensory disturbance, bowel and bladder dysfunction, back pain and pain relating to a single spinal nerve. Transverse myelitis is extremely rare. It affects somewhere between 250 to 1,300 Americans annually, and strikes both adults and children. help patients return to a fully functional, independent life. Our treatment plan can include occupational and physical therapy (including strengthening, stretching, balance and mat exercises); medications to treat the underlying cause (which could be infection, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or another disease); medications for pain, muscle spasms and inflammation; and counseling for bowel and bladder management, maintenance of skin integrity and activities of daily living. Lorraine Grazette on her treatment at Shepherd Center after she was first being diagnosed with TM in 1989. (Spinal Column, FALL 1998 p. 14)

38. Shepherd Center: Transverse Myelitis Q & A Transverse myelitis Q A, Q What is TM? A Transverse myelitis (TM) is a debilitatingneurological syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. http://www.shepherd.org/shepherdhomepage.nsf/933b0df00b8fa08985256942006e7ddb/4f

Q: What is TM? A: Transverse myelitis (TM) is a debilitating neurological syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. It is thought to result from an auto-immune process, but the exact cause is unknown. TM can occur at any level of the spinal cord. Q: How many people are diagnosed with TM? A: There are approximately 34,000 persons with TM in the United States. Each year, between 1 to 5 people per million (between 260 and 1,300 Americans) are diagnosed with TM. Q: Who is most likely to be diagnosed with TM? A: No population group is more at risk to TM than another. Q: What are the early symptoms of TM? A: Spinal-cord inflammation blocks nerve pathways and could cause limb weakness, sensory disturbance, bowel and bladder dysfunction and back pain. Nearly half of all TM patients experience the most severe worsening of symptoms in the first 24 hours after onset. Q: What is the prognosis for people with TM? A: Recovery may be absent, partial or complete, and generally begins within 1 to 3 months. Most patients with TM show good to fair recovery. A small percentage of people suffer recurring bouts of TM, especially when there is an underlying illness. Q: What are the treatment options for someone with TM?

39. Health Information Resource Database: Transverse Myelitis Association Transverse myelitis Association. Contact Information. The Transversemyelitis Association also publishes a newsletter twice a year. http://www.health.gov/nhic/NHICScripts/Entry.cfm?HRCode=HR2860

40. Transverse Myelitis Transverse myelitis. Definition. Transverse myelitis (TM) is an uncommonneurological syndrome caused by inflammation (a protective http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/transverse_myelitis.html

Encyclopedia Index T Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index T Transverse myelitis Definition Transverse myelitis (TM) is an uncommon neurological syndrome caused by inflammation (a protective response which includes swelling, pain , heat, and redness) of the spinal cord, characterized by weakness, back pain, and bowel and bladder problems. It affects one to five persons per million. Description TM affects the entire thickness of the spinal cord, producing both sensory and movement problems. It is believed to be linked to the immune system, which may be prompted to attack the body's own spinal cord. Striking rapidly without warning, its effects can be devastating. Causes and symptoms Transverse myelitis has many different causes, often triggered by a variety of viral and bacterial infections (especially those associated with a rash such as measles or chickenpox ). Once the infection subsides, the inflammation in the cord begins. About a third of patients experience a flu-like illness with fever about the time they develop symptoms of TM. Sometimes, there appears to be a direct invasion of, and injury to, the spinal cord by an infectious agent (such as herpes zoster or the AIDS virus).

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