Abstract
Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy (PML) is a progressive, usually fatal, demyelinating disease of the CNS that is associated with infection of oligodendrocytes by the papovavirus JC. The incidence of PML is rising as a consequence of the AIDS epidemic.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Brain / pathology
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Humans
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JC Virus / pathogenicity
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal* / diagnosis
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal* / epidemiology
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal* / etiology
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal* / microbiology
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal* / pathology
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Simian virus 40 / pathogenicity