Schistosomal myeloradiculopathy is the most severe and disabling ectopic form of Schistosoma mansoni infection. The prevalence of SMR in centres inSchistosomal myeloradiculopathy (SMR) is the most severe and disabling ectopic form of Schistosoma mansoni infection. In order to prevent serious and irreversible lesions, particularly, in young and productive individuals, early diagnosis and subsequent treatment of SMR are critical. The diagnosis of SMR is based upon: (i) the presentation of neurological symptoms and signs resulting from lesions of the spinal cord; (ii) the demonstration of schistosomal infection using microscopy and serological techniques, and (iii) the exclusion of other causes of myelopathy. The disease is characterised by a triad consisting of lumbar/lower limb pain, alterations in motor function (paraparesis) and/or altered sensitivity in the lower limbs, and urinary dysfunction. The presentation of such symptoms should alert health personnel to the possible emergence of SMR.Since the diagnosis of SMR may be inferred from clinical and laboratory tests, and the treatment is essentially clinical,

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RESUMO A mielorradiculopatia esquistossomótica é a forma ectópica mais grave e incapacitante da infecção pelo

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