Schistosoma infection as a cause of myeloradiculopathy: case report from Mozambique and systematic review
Schistosomal myelopathy is a rare, aggressive neurological disorder primarily affecting young males. Even with appropriate medical therapy, a substantial proportion of patients remain functionally dependent (mRS ≥ 3). This emphasizes the critical importance of early recognition and prompt intervention to mitigate irreversible neurological impairment.
Authors
- Alfeu Passanduca
- Elder Lorenzo
- Mohsin Sidat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8378-2014)
- Nachan Arroz
- Alice Manjate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2302-7700)
- Helena Agostingo Buque
Institutions
- Eduardo Mondlane University (MZ)
- Maputo Central Hospital (MZ)
- Institute of Aging (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1725323
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Schlumberger Foundation