HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A progressive neurological disorder resulting in weakness or paralysis of the legs, lower back pain, and urinary symptoms. It is a sequela of infection with the HTLV-1 virus.

**Synonyms:** - HAM/TSP - Tropical spastic paraplegia