There are several types of myelitis. Poliomyelitis was common prior to polio vaccine. However, there are several types. The most common is transverse myelitis and many think this is related to multiple sclerosis - but controversial. The disease is manifested by demyelination of the spinal cord leading to dysfunction of the affected nerves.
Treatment varies with the probably cause, but is generally steroids or something equivalent.
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