HIV-associated opportunistic infections of the CNS
Survival in people infected with HIV has improved because of an increasingly powerful array
of antiretroviral treatments, but neurological symptoms due to comorbid conditions, including …
of antiretroviral treatments, but neurological symptoms due to comorbid conditions, including …
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in HIV-1 infection
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is caused by the JC polyomavirus (JCV) and is
one of the most feared complications of HIV-1 infection. Unlike other opportunistic infections …
one of the most feared complications of HIV-1 infection. Unlike other opportunistic infections …
[HTML][HTML] Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a patient treated with natalizumab
A Langer-Gould, SW Atlas, AJ Green… - … England Journal of …, 2005 - Mass Medical Soc
We describe the clinical course of a patient with multiple sclerosis in whom progressive
multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic viral infection of the central nervous …
multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic viral infection of the central nervous …
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy revisited: has the disease outgrown its name?
IJ Koralnik - Annals of Neurology: Official Journal of the …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Nothing is more disappointing for patients than when a promising new treatment hits a
roadblock because of unexpected side effects. This is what happened when natalizumab …
roadblock because of unexpected side effects. This is what happened when natalizumab …
JC virus infection of the brain
AK Bag, JK Curé, PR Chapman… - American Journal …, 2010 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
Since its initial description, there have been significant changes in the epidemiology,
pathogenesis, and clinical and imaging manifestations of JCV infection of brain. The most …
pathogenesis, and clinical and imaging manifestations of JCV infection of brain. The most …
Human polyoma viruses and disease with emphasis on clinical BK and JC
R Boothpur, DC Brennan - Journal of Clinical Virology, 2010 - Elsevier
Polyoma viruses are ubiquitous infecting many different mammalian species including
humans. There are five known human polyoma viruses. JC virus and BK virus are two …
humans. There are five known human polyoma viruses. JC virus and BK virus are two …
Natalizumab treatment for multiple sclerosis: recommendations for patient selection and monitoring
L Kappos, D Bates, HP Hartung, E Havrdova… - The Lancet …, 2007 - thelancet.com
Natalizumab is a new treatment option for patients with active relapsing-remitting multiple
sclerosis. In phase III studies, natalizumab was highly effective and well tolerated; however …
sclerosis. In phase III studies, natalizumab was highly effective and well tolerated; however …
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: a review of the neuroimaging features and differential diagnosis
MA Sahraian, EW Radue, A Eshaghi… - European Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is an uncommon and often fatal
demyelinating disease of human central nervous system, which is caused by reactivation of …
demyelinating disease of human central nervous system, which is caused by reactivation of …
Focal neurological disease in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
DJ Skiest - Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2002 - academic.oup.com
Focal neurological disease in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome may be
caused by various opportunistic pathogens and malignancies, including Toxoplasma gondii …
caused by various opportunistic pathogens and malignancies, including Toxoplasma gondii …
Imaging of cerebritis, encephalitis, and brain abscess
Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of brain abscess, pyogenic
infection, and encephalitis. The role of CT and MRI in the diagnosis and management of …
infection, and encephalitis. The role of CT and MRI in the diagnosis and management of …