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Acute transverse myelitis following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: a case report and review of literature

Journal: J neurol
Lead Author: Khan et al.
Original date of publication: 03/01/2022
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34482455/

Summary Context

Case study of acute transverse myelitis (polio-like symptoms) post Moderna mRNA injection

Comments

This paper includes language the suggests the incredible importance of the covid vaccine, but identifies a serious side effect in a rigorous fashion.

Abstract or Results, Key Passages

“However, a higher vigilance may provide further insights of the disease, its pathophysiology and vaccination implications. This may be determined whether any association is the cause of the higher frequency of TM observed post vaccination. It may be required to undergo risk-benefit analysis to determine the continuation of vaccination.”


Keywords: transverse myelitis
Full Author List: Erum Khan, Ashish K Shrestha, Mark A Colantonio, Richard N Liberio, Shitiz Sriwastava