Enteroviral Transverse Myelitis

We report a case of acute transverse myelitis due to enteroviral infection. Diagnosis was made following positive PCR of cerebrospinal fluid. She was treated with pleconaril, an antienteroviral agent. Enteroviral infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute transverse myelitis.

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