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A 27-year-old female is brought to the emergency department in a wheelchair due to difficulty walking. Several days ago, she had back pain and a tingling sensation of the toes. Eventually, she had an inability to move her feet and then her legs. Additionally, she reports being constipated for the past week. Three weeks ago, she had the flu, which was treated with over-the-counter medications and resolved on its own. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 92/min, respirations are 13/min, and blood pressure is 125/72 mmHg while sitting. After standing assisted for several minutes, the blood pressure is 104/60 mmHg. Physical examination reveals absent ankle and knee reflexes. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?  

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