title: Severe clinical nutritional neurological damage in a young Nigerian detainee.
abstract: The case of a 22-year-old Nigerian detainee with features of severe clinical malnutrition, is reported. Within 2 years of prison confinement and undernutrition, he developed features of severe malnutrition, with severe sensory and motor neuropathy of the lower limbs, and pulmonary tuberculosis. Despite intensive nutritional rehabilitation, patient did not regain the use of his lower limbs. The initial economic constraint in the management is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Shagamu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Olubodun
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Jayesimi
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Olasode
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Sobowale
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D009549:Nigeria; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D011329:Prisoners; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents