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Can transverse myelitis cause scabs on head?
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No: Sounds like there might be two separate things going on.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Myelitis: Transverse myelitis is an infection of the spinal cord, not related to scabs on the head.
Answered 9/16/2013
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