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What is the treatment for inflammation of the spinal cord?

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Depends on disease: Myelitis- inflammation of the spinal cord is treated in several different ways depending on the reason for the inflammation. It could be treated with steroids, antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and several therapies.

Answered 10/18/2016

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