TY - JOUR
T1 - Persistent Neurological Deficit Precipitated by Hot Bath Test in Multiple Sclerosis
AU - Berger, Joseph R.
AU - Sheremata, William A.
PY - 1983/4/1
Y1 - 1983/4/1
N2 - For half a century, the hot bath test has been used as a 'diagnostic test' in multiple sclerosis. The appearance of new neurological signs or aggravation of preexisting signs generally is transient, with resolution on return of body temperature to normal. We have observed 4 patients, however, with considerable and prolonged neurological debilitation after hot bath testing. We suggest caution in the application of such testing.
AB - For half a century, the hot bath test has been used as a 'diagnostic test' in multiple sclerosis. The appearance of new neurological signs or aggravation of preexisting signs generally is transient, with resolution on return of body temperature to normal. We have observed 4 patients, however, with considerable and prolonged neurological debilitation after hot bath testing. We suggest caution in the application of such testing.
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U2 - 10.1001/jama.1983.03330370061034
DO - 10.1001/jama.1983.03330370061034
M3 - Article
C2 - 6600798
AN - SCOPUS:0020679207
VL - 249
SP - 1751
EP - 1753
JO - JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
JF - JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
SN - 0002-9955
IS - 13
ER -