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Neurological symptoms and signs in HTLV-1 patients with overactive bladder syndrome / Sinais e sintomas neurológicos em pacientes com HTLV-1 e síndrome de bexiga hiperativa
Costa, Davi Tanajura; Santos, André Luiz Muniz Alves dos; Castro, Néviton Matos de; Siqueira, Isadora Cristina de; Carvalho Filho, Edgar Marcelino de; Glesby, Marshall Jay.
  • Costa, Davi Tanajura; Bahia Federal University. Immunology Department. Salvador. BR
  • Santos, André Luiz Muniz Alves dos; Bahia Federal University. Immunology Department. Salvador. BR
  • Castro, Néviton Matos de; Bahia Federal University. Immunology Department. Salvador. BR
  • Siqueira, Isadora Cristina de; Bahia Federal University. Immunology Department. Salvador. BR
  • Carvalho Filho, Edgar Marcelino de; Bahia Federal University. Immunology Department. Salvador. BR
  • Glesby, Marshall Jay; Weill Cornell Medical College. New York. US
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 70(4): 252-256, Apr. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-622587
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To compare neurological symptoms and signs in HTLV-1 asymptomatic carriers and HTLV-1 patients with overactive bladder (OB) syndrome.

METHODS:

We studied 102 HTLV-1 positive individuals without HAM/TSP (HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis) divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of OB syndrome. Clinical interview, neurological exam and proviral load was performed in all patients. RESULTS AND

CONCLUSIONS:

Individuals with OB were more commonly female (84.3 vs. 60.8% of asymptomatics, p=0.01). The prevalence of neurological complaints was higher in OB group, especially hand or foot numbness and arm or leg weakness. There was no difference between the groups in neurological strength and reflexes. Weakness complaint remained strongly associated with OB in multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusting for sex and age [adjusted odds ratio and 95%CI 3.59 (1.45-8.88) in arms and 6.68 (2.63-16.93) in legs]. Proviral load was also different between the two groups with higher level on OB individuals.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Comparar sintomas e sinais neurológicos em pacientes portadores do HTLV-1 assintomáticos e com síndrome de bexiga hiperativa (BH).

MÉTODOS:

Foram estudados 102 indivíduos com HTLV-1 sem HAM/TSP (mielopatia associada ao HTLV-I/paraparesia espástica tropical), divididos em dois grupos segundo a presença ou ausência de BH. Foram realizados em todos os pacientes entrevista clínica, exame neurológico e carga proviral. RESULTADOS E

CONCLUSÕES:

Indivíduos com BH foram na maioria do sexo feminino (84,3 vs. 60,8% dos assintomáticos, p=0,01). A prevalência de queixas neurológicas foi maior no grupo BH, especialmente dormências e fraqueza em extremidades. Não houve diferença entre os grupos em relação a achados do exame neurológico. Fraqueza subjetiva permaneceu fortemente associada com BH na regressão logística multivariada ajustada para sexo e idade [OR e IC95% 3,59 (1,45-8,88) nos braços e 6,68 (2,63-16,93) nas pernas]. A carga proviral foi também diferente entre os dois grupos com nível maior em indivíduos com BH.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic / Urinary Bladder, Overactive Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Bahia Federal University/BR / Weill Cornell Medical College/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic / Urinary Bladder, Overactive Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Bahia Federal University/BR / Weill Cornell Medical College/US