JC virus-induced progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a presumably healthy patient

JC virus-induced progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a presumably healthy patient

Abstract Background JC virus (JCV) is common among healthy individuals and remains latent but may be reactivated under immunosuppressive conditions, resulting in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Here, we present a rare case of PML caused by JC virus infection in a previously healthy...

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Main Authors: Xiang Wang, Jinxiu Chen, Jing Gong, Ying Wu, Xiang-hao Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
JC virus
Immunocompetence
Mirtazapine
Mefloquine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-03004-6

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